There are 9 ways to get from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris by plane, train, bus, night bus, ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Paris Orly
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Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Paris Orly (ORY)
Cheapest option
Fly to Paris CDG
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Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Paris CDG (CDG)
7 alternative options
Fly to Beauvais, train
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Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Beauvais (BVA)
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Take the train from Beauvais to Gare du Nord
Train, bus
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Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Coimbra-B
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Take the bus from Coimbra to Burdeos
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Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
Train, night bus
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Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Coimbra-B
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Take the night bus from Coimbra to Ávila
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Take the train from Avila to Irun
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Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
Ferry, bus
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Take the ferry from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas
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Take the bus from Almada to Paris
Bus
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Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Paris
Bus via Braga
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Take the bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Braga
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Take the bus from Braga to Paris Porte Maillot
Drive
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Drive from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Gare Montparnasse
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is mandatory.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris is to bus, which costs €75 - €100 and takes 28h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris is to fly which costs €50 - €260 and takes 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct bus from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cais Sodré and arriving at Paris via Lisbon Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.
The distance between Cais do Sodré (Station) and Paris is 1455 km. The road distance is 1734.1 km.
The best way to get from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 50m and costs €170 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris, including transfers.
Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon Sete Rios station.
The best way to get from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €100 and takes 28h 33m.
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Paris Orly Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

- Distance: 1454.7 km
- Duration: 5h 25m
What companies run services between Cais do Sodré (Station), Portugal and Paris, France?
TAP Portugal, Transavia France and four other airlines fly from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €75 - €95 and the journey takes 27h 25m.

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €370

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €380
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €410
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €500

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lisbon to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290
Flights from Lisbon to Beauvais via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290
Flights from Lisbon to Beauvais via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €380
Flights from Lisbon to Paris Orly via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €410

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €850

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Lisbon to Paris CDG via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Beauvais to Gare du Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27

Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Coimbra-B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €15 - €22

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €100
- 1st Class
- €95 - €110
Train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €140
- 1st Class
- €130 - €160

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avila to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Coimbra to Burdeos
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- alsa.com

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Coimbra to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Almada to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €95
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Braga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Braga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €20
- Schedules at
- Citi Express

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Braga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- RenEX

- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- info@barquense.com
- Website
- barquense.pt
Bus from Braga to Paris Porte Maillot
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
- Schedules at
- barquense.pt

- Phone
- 808 20 30 50
- apoio.cliente@transtejo.pt
- Website
- ttsl.pt
Ferry from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Website
- Transtejo & Soflusa
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Paris is 1h ahead of Cais do Sodré (Station). It is currently 6:05 AM in Cais do Sodré (Station) and 7:05 AM in Paris.
Yes, the driving distance between Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris is 1734 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Cais do Sodré (Station) to Paris.
Vueling Airlines, Iberia, TAP Portugal and Transavia France offer flights from Lisbon Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
There are 2521+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.