How to travel from London to Paris

Travel between London, United Kingdom and Paris, France is: Partially open.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Paris from London?

Conditions of entry into France:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Paris, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 7/1/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Paris from London.

The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from France is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Paris, France?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Paris?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 7/1/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Paris here.

You can travel from London to Paris 4 different ways: coach, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way from London to Paris is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around €1 compared to other travel options to Paris:

A ferry journey is usually €60 less than a journey to Paris by coach, which costs on average €60 for the same trip.

A ferry is generally €170 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average €170 from London to Paris.

A ferry is about €322 less than a train, which costs on average €322 for this trip.

The fastest way from London to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Paris from London can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 8 h 5 min   on average.

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In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 2 h 16 min.

The London to Paris distance is approximately 213 miles (343 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Paris is:

• 6 coaches a day.
• 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Paris from London as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Paris:

• Most travellers take a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Most travellers catch their train from London Victoria and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Paris:

• You can travel between London and Paris by coach with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €60 with Flixbus from London to Paris.
• You can travel by plane between London and Paris with easyJet, and you can find easyJet London to Paris tickets for €170 on Omio.
• You can travel by train from London to Paris with Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar London to Paris tickets for €322 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Paris with the following travel companies:

• You can find 6 direct coaches per day to Paris with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You can check for a direct flight to Paris with easyJet, British Airways or Air France with direct flights per day.
• You can find 12 direct trains per day to Paris with Eurostar.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from London to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is €60 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a plane ticket is €170 one way on average for this route.
• The price of a ferry ticket is €1 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket for this journey is €322 one way on average.

But we recommend booking London to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.