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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leicester to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $259.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$259 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Paris:
A flight is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Paris costing on average $89 (€73).
A flight is $187 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Paris costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Paris
How to get from Leicester to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 7188:25 PM1h10Birmingham International Airport10:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 7188:25 PM1h10Birmingham International Airport10:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 7188:25 PM1h10Birmingham International Airport10:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
W70715+
90542:43 PM7h36Leicester station (LEI)11:19 PMParis Gare du Nord$2661One-way1 transfer
W70717+
90543:13 PM7h06Leicester station (LEI)11:19 PMParis Gare du Nord$4421One-way1 transfer
C21688+
90542:12 PM8h07Leicester station (LEI)11:19 PMParis Gare du Nord$4421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM13h35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM13h15Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)10:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM12h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1551One-way1 transfer
EC469212:25 PM1h25Birmingham International Airport2:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
U266057:00 AM1h25Birmingham International Airport9:25 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1341One-way0 transfers
NX230+
U224391:50 PM6h50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Paris:
A flight is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Paris costing on average $89 (€73).
A flight is $187 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Paris costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Eurostar, east_midlands_trains to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Malta Air, Eastern Airways, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa to go to Paris by flight.
- 20 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Malta Air, Eastern Airways.
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