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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Paris is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Paris is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Paris station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Paris. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Paris Nord via London Paddington, Farringdon and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Reading to Paris?

The distance between Reading and Paris is 515 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Paris without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Reading to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Paris bus from?

Reading to Paris bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Paris train from?

Reading to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Paris?

The best way to get from Reading to Paris is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Reading to Paris bus arrive?

Reading to Paris bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Paris?

Paris is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:42 PM in Reading and 5:42 PM in Paris.

Where does the Reading to Paris train arrive?

Reading to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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

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

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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 9m
€151–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€65–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 14m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
4h 51m
€116–379
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 31m
€80–159
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 26m
€78–270
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
5h 32m
€107–269
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 40m
€96–262
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
5h 41m
€90–296
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
5h 10m
€77–325

Reading to Paris by train

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Distance: 515.4 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Paris Nord via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 40m.

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