How to get from London to Paris
- 346 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 30m
- 20 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€41
Cheapest
1h 30m
direct
Flight
€33
Ground only
8h 20m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Paris. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 346 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
346 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Oct 11 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €110Reading date not recorded | 2h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 8h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Oct 111h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€110Reading date not recorded2h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 118h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Paris Orlyflight
Vueling·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Paris
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
| Eurostartrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:59
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:00
- 23:30
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Direct trips London to Paris, next 5 days
Departure times and prices as Omio last listed them. Every row opens the booking for that trip.
Sun, Oct 11
Mon, Oct 12
- 06:01 → 09:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€287Book
- 07:00 → 16:00Bus · Sindbad · 8h€36Book
- 07:04 → 10:29Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€287Book
- 07:31 → 10:58Train · Eurostar · 2h 27m€287Book
- 08:01 → 11:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€332Book
- 08:30 → 17:50Bus · FlixBus · 8h 20m€54Book
- 09:31 → 12:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€332Book
- 10:31 → 13:54Train · Eurostar · 2h 23m€287Book
Tue, Oct 13
- 06:01 → 09:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€226Book
- 07:04 → 10:29Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€257Book
- 08:01 → 11:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€287Book
- 08:30 → 17:50Bus · FlixBus · 8h 20m€48Book
- 09:31 → 12:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€257Book
- 10:31 → 13:54Train · Eurostar · 2h 23m€257Book
- 11:31 → 14:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€257Book
- 12:01 → 15:24Train · Eurostar · 2h 23m€257Book
Wed, Oct 14
- 06:01 → 09:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€207Book
- 07:00 → 16:00Bus · Sindbad · 8h€36Book
- 07:04 → 10:29Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€207Book
- 08:01 → 11:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€234Book
- 08:30 → 17:50Bus · FlixBus · 8h 20m€45Book
- 09:31 → 12:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€234Book
- 10:31 → 13:53Train · Eurostar · 2h 22m€234Book
- 11:31 → 14:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€234Book
Thu, Oct 15
- 06:01 → 09:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€196Book
- 07:04 → 10:29Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€226Book
- 07:31 → 10:58Train · Eurostar · 2h 27m€226Book
- 08:01 → 11:26Train · Eurostar · 2h 25m€257Book
- 08:30 → 17:50Bus · FlixBus · 8h 20m€88Book
- 09:31 → 12:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€287Book
- 10:31 → 13:53Train · Eurostar · 2h 22m€257Book
- 11:31 → 14:55Train · Eurostar · 2h 24m€257Book
Times and prices checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Cheapest fare by day, London to Paris
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingLondon Heathrow-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →
easyJetLondon Gatwick-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-ParisBook →
EurostarLondon-ParisBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, easyJet, FlixBus, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Paris works
Start with a Vueling flight from London to Paris, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €33 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
London to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Paris?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from London to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Paris?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Paris leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Paris from London?
About 346 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Paris cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from London to Paris?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from London to Paris?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Paris?
London is LHR and Paris is ORY, so this route is usually written LHR to ORY.
Which operators run London to Paris?
On this route you travel with Vueling, easyJet, FlixBus, Eurostar.
Can you get from London to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Paris?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026