There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Gap by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 6m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 7m
8 alternative options
Train, bus • 7h 28m
Night train • 9h 26m
Drive • 6h 48m
Fly Paris Orly to Marseille, train • 7h 14m
Fly Paris CDG to Marseille, train • 7h 30m
Fly Paris CDG to Lyon, train • 7h 44m
Fly Paris Orly to Nice, bus, train • 9h 28m
Fly Paris CDG to Nice, bus, train • 9h 39m
Paris to Gap by train
The train journey time between Paris and Gap is around 6h 6m and covers a distance of around 693 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by TGV inOui, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and SNCF, the Paris to Gap train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Gap. Typically 22 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Gap is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 11h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Gap is to train which costs €100 - €160 and takes 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Gap. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Gare S.N.C.F via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Paris Bercy and arriving at Gap. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Paris and Gap is 556 km. The road distance is 672.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Gap without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Paris to Gap, including transfers.
Paris to Gap bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Gap train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Gap is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 11h 7m.
- Distance: 555.9 km
- Duration: 6h 6m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Gap, France?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Gap via Valence in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Gap via Gare Routière in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €270
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille via Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290
Flights from Paris CDG to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €300
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €230
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €100
- 1st Class
- €95 - €110
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €75 - €95
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €31 - €36
- 1st Class
- €26 - €31
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Valence to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120 - €220
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 Valence Ville to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €45
Night train from Paris Bercy to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €120
- Rail 1st Class
- €100 - €150
Train from Aix En Provence to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
- Phone
- 04 26 16 38 38
- Website
- transisere.fr
Bus from Gares to Gare S.N.C.F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Transisère - itinisère
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare S.N.C.F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Transisère - itinisère
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Blablabus
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
Bus from Paris to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Grenoble-Gare-Routière to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Nice - Aéroport to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Paris to Gap bus services, operated by Transisère - itinisère, arrive at Gare S.N.C.F station.
Paris to Gap train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Gap station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Gap is 672 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Paris to Gap.
Air Corsica and Air France offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Airport.
Book your Paris to Gap train tickets online with Omio.
There are 80+ hotels available in Gap. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.