How to travel from Edinburgh to Paris, France

The distance between Edinburgh and Paris is around 909km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Paris by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY)

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Paris Nord.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Paris.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Paris.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Paris

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Paris by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Edinburgh and Paris is around 909km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Edinburgh and Paris by train.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Paris is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Paris is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Paris. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

LNER and Eurostar run train services between Edinburgh and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Paris. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Paris. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Paris. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Paris with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

easyJet, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and Transavia France fly between Edinburgh and Paris. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Paris typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Paris Nord. instead which will take 6h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €425 ($425).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Paris

Transport options from Edinburgh to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY) + 2 similar
2h 55m
€390($390)
every 10 mins921km (572 miles)
Fly3hrs
€145($145)
every 10 mins909km (565 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,017km (632 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€425($425)
every 4 hours1,078km (670 miles)
Bus
18h 25m
€58($58)
twice daily1,238km (769 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 50m
€300($300)
every 2 hours1,069km (664 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Paris

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Airports near Paris

The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris