How to travel from Paris to Béthune

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Compare train and bus for Paris to Béthune

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Béthune among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €51.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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€51

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€39

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Cheapest

€53

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2h 10m

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Fastest

1h 40m

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30m

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5h 10m

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4h 40m

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30m

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2h 40m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Béthune is a bus with an average price of €24.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Béthune costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Béthune is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Béthune take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Béthune including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Béthune among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 52m faster (1h 48m by train vs 2h 40m by car) and roughly €21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€33 vs €53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Béthune

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM2h40
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    8:25 PMArras, Rue du Dr Brassart (Gare)
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM2h40
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    8:25 PMArras, Rue du Dr Brassart (Gare)
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7371
    1:53 PM1h23
    Paris Gare du Nord
    3:16 PMBéthune
    411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7363
    9:42 AM1h34
    Paris Gare du Nord
    11:16 AMBéthune
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K12 (16421) · K52 (846439)
    10:08 AM2h32
    Paris Gare du Nord
    12:40 PMBéthune
    421One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7389
    7:46 PM1h30
    Paris Gare du Nord
    9:16 PMBéthune
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM3h10
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    8:55 PMLens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM5h20
    Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne)
    6:20 PMNoyelles-Godault, Avenue de la République (Godault)
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM6h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:20 PMNoyelles-Godault, Avenue de la République (Godault)
    621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Béthune

Travel to Béthune 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 Paris to Béthune.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Béthune including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Béthune is a bus with an average price of €24.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Béthune costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Béthune is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Béthune take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

The distance from Paris to Béthune is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Béthune is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Béthune:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Béthune.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Porte Maillot and arrive in Noyelles-Godault, Avenue de la République (Godault).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Béthune, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Béthune by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Béthune by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Béthune:
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Béthune often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Lille Flandres, Paris Gare du Nord, Arras, Lens. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Béthune and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Béthune to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Béthune are recommended to explore its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions.

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