What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to France?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to France is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €260 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to France?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to France is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €90 - €280.

How far is it from Ireland to France?

The distance between Ireland and France is 884 km.

How do I travel from Ireland to France without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to France without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 13h 14m and costs €260 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to France?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ireland to France, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and France?

France is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 5:55 PM in Ireland and 6:55 PM in France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22188+ hotels available in France.

Ireland to France - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to France by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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

Fly Cork Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ORK - CDG
4h 50m
€91–277
Fly Dublin Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane DUB - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 22m
€48–252
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
13h 14m
€262–545
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Pariscar
23h 57m
€166–832
Fly Dublin Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DUB - NTE
4h 57m
€56–215
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUB - CDG
5h 14m
€91–225
Fly Dublin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane DUB - BOD
5h 26m
€71–225
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DUB - ORY
5h 15m
€84–223
Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 31m
€64–264
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
24h 57m
€151–686
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
26h 23m
€128–641

Ireland to France by tram, foot, ferry, train, and subway

21Weekly Services

13h 14mAverage Duration

€262Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to France.

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Distance: 883.5 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Ireland and France?

Air France, Aer Lingus, and British Airways fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) twice daily.

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