What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Paris is to bus which costs €45 - €200 and takes 20h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Paris is to fly which takes 5h and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Paris. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Paris Nord via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Paris?

The distance between Edinburgh and Paris is 1079 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Paris without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Paris?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Paris bus from?

Edinburgh to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Paris train from?

Edinburgh to Paris train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Paris?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Paris is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 17h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 5h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Paris bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Paris?

Paris is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:11 PM in Edinburgh and 6:11 PM in Paris.

Where does the Edinburgh to Paris train arrive?

Edinburgh to Paris train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Paris?

Book your Edinburgh to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Paris?

Book your Edinburgh to Paris bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22993+ hotels available in Paris.

Edinburgh to Paris - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
7h 18m
€138–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 1m
€46–200
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
17h 55m
€62–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
11h 8m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
5h
€68–203
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
12h 19m
€200–291
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane EDI - ORY
5h 4m
€84–264
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
5h 50m
€77–269
Train to Newcastle, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCL - CDG
6h 7m
€85–285
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 3m
€93–248

Edinburgh to Paris by train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,078.6 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paris Nord via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via London Victoria and Dover in around 17h 55m.

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