There are 5 ways to get from Ulster to Paris by plane, bus, bus and ferry, train, night bus, car 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 4h 40m
74€ - 267€
Cheapest option
Bus, bus and ferry, night bus • 28h 27m
59€ - 70€
3 alternative options
Bus, bus and ferry, train • 19h 10m
187€ - 563€
Bus, bus and ferry • 26h 35m
79€ - 91€
Drive, car ferry • 26h 29m
111€ - 178€
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International entry into France from Ireland
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland
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Conditions of entry into France from Ireland
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- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
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- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days prior to boarding
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Health declaration required
- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
- 7-day mandatory self-quarantine
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Paris is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Ulster to Paris is to bus and bus and ferry and night bus, which costs 55€ - 70€ and takes 28h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Ulster to Paris is to fly which costs 70€ - 270€ and takes 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulster station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Station, stop 155841 and arriving at Paris Bercy via Dublin and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
The distance between Ulster and Paris is 975 km.
The best way to get from Ulster to Paris without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 19h 10m and costs 180€ - 600€.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ulster to Paris, including transfers.
Ulster to Paris bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, depart from Letterkenny Station, stop 155841.
There is no direct flight from Donegal Airport to Paris CDG Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.
Ulster to Paris bus services, operated by Traveleuro Tours & Travels, arrive at Paris Bercy station.
Paris is 1h ahead of Ulster. It is currently 9:53 AM in Ulster and 10:53 AM in Paris.
- Distance: 975.1 km
- Duration: 4h 40m
What companies run services between Ulster, Ireland and Paris, France?
Aer Lingus and British Airways fly from Gweedore to Paris every 3 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Donegal to Paris CDG via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 250€
Flights from Donegal to Paris CDG via Dublin, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 240€
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Donegal to Paris CDG via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 250€
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 170€
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- 50€ - 65€
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- 130€ - 170€
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- 9€ - 14€
- Anytime Day Single
- 45€ - 55€
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Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 350€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 310€ - 350€
- Standard
- 110€ - 140€
- Standard Premier
- 160€ - 210€
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Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Letterkenny IT, stop 155961 to Busáras, stop 135001
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Letterkenny Station, stop 155841 to Busáras, stop 135001
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Bus Eireann
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus and ferry from Dublin to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- National Express
Bus and ferry from Dublin to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 19€
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 07710115044
- info@traveleuro.co.uk
- Website
- traveleuro.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 46€
- Schedules at
- traveleuro.co.uk
- Phone
- 074 9135201
- info@johnmcginley.com
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Letterkenny, Mr. Chippy Chip Shop to Tourist Information O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 20€
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from London, London Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 31€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 80€
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Car
- 120€ - 140€
- On Foot
- 65€ - 80€
- car
- 100€
- Passenger
- 51€
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British Airways and Aer Lingus offer flights from Donegal Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
There are 19761+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Ulster to Donegal Airport is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs 23€ - 29€.