How to travel from Edinburgh to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Paris

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $440.

Distance: 543 miles (874 km)

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Bus

$137

Average price

$440

Average price

$128

Average price

Cheapest

5h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 32m

Average total duration

9h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 48m

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30m

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2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

easyJet

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London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Edinburgh to Paris

How to get from Edinburgh to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 5591
    11:55 AM1h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM23h05
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    11:20 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 5591
    11:55 AM1h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • LumoC08166+Eurostar9036
    8:26 AM9h36
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    7:02 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $4831One-way
    1 transfer
  • LumoC08166+Eurostar9040
    8:26 AM10h34
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:00 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $4831One-way
    1 transfer
  • LumoC08151+Eurostar9028
    6:26 AM9h30
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    4:56 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $4831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 AM26h55
    Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
    11:20 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:19 AM27h01
    Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
    11:20 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM18h55
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    6:35 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU23241
    7:00 AM1h55
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:55 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1887
    5:40 AM2h05
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:45 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO7929
    7:15 PM2h00
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15 PMParis Orly Airport
    $2481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is a flight with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paris:

A flight is $35 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $64 (€52).

A flight is $411 (€335) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $440 (€358).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 19h 10m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Paris is approximately 543 miles (874 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Paris is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Eurostar, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Lumo to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Malta Air, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Edelweiss Air to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Paris:
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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