Can you do a day trip from Paris to London?

If you have at least 6 days in Paris, it's hard not to be tempted to take a day trip from Paris to London. With the 2 hours 15 Eurostar train service, you can be there by 09:30a. m and enjoy a full day of sightseeing, shopping and high tea. You don't have to plan a thing, just bring your passport!



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By Eurostar, with Thames River Cruise Show up at the Gare du Nord where your Parisian guide will meet you with tickets and details for your London day trip. The Eurostar leaves Paris precisely at 8:07 AM and arrives at London's St. Pancras Station three hours later.

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Ease of travel: Planning a vacation to visit London and Paris at the same time can be a wise choice, as it allows you to travel between the two cities without any extra flights. The Eurostar train is an excellent option for a seamless connection, which will enable you to explore both magnificent capitals with ease.

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Paris Day Trips from London from £145, Paris Trips with Eurostar. Paris is undoubtedly one of the most culturally captivating cities in the world. Discover the beauty of the city with our range of Paris day trips and overnight breaks that start from just £178.

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Sure, a week or two or three in Paris would be much better than one day in Paris, but equally, one day in Paris is better than no days in Paris! My view is that it is worth going to Paris even if you only have one day or a small amount of time because whatever you can experience in that time is likely to be wonderful!

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If you're traveling from London to Paris, the best solution is to take the train. Many people think of flights from Paris to London, but unless you live near the airports, it's easier and quicker to take the Eurostar train. It's fast (just over 2 hours) and goes from St. Pancras in London to the Gare du Nord in Paris.

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Eurostar trains, which travel at speeds of up to 186 miles per hour, are modern and comfortable, with plenty of room for luggage and onboard food and beverage options based on class. Direct trains depart from Paris Gare du Nord every four hours and arrive at St. Pancras International Station in London.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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The cheapest time of year to visit London is from November to March. This is when prices for hotels and flights are typically lower, but you'll need to deal with colder weather and more rain.

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Best Time to Visit London and Paris The largest crowds occur between May and September and during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. The best times for this London Paris itinerary are late April into May and the month of October. Temperatures are pleasant and crowds are manageable.

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TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays less than six months.

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U.S. citizens with valid passports traveling for tourism or business can enter France without a visa for a period of 90 days within each six-month period. For French visa information please see the French Embassy's website .

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France Entry Requirements U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter France for stays up to 90 days.

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The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors. Simply check an almanac to find out what time the monument will light up.

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Yes, you could probably do those all in a day, especially if you don't intend to linger for hours at the Louvre, which it's entirely possible to do. But if you have 9 days in Paris it would make more sense to group things more logically, instead of criss-crossing Paris to get from one thing to another in a single day.

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However, if two days are all the time you have, you can have a really good time in Paris. In two days, you can see most of the big sights, have some great good and get a pretty good feel for the city. In my opinion, two days in Paris is better than no days in Paris!

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Paris to London by bus or car… The most affordable way to get from Paris to London is by bus, which costs between $17 and $35. It's a time commitment, though—the ride is over nine hours. FlixBus offers service from Gallieni station in Paris to Victoria Coach station in Westminster five times daily.

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Paris has been voted the most beautiful city in the world in a new ranking. Travel website Flight Network compiled the list of 50 cities by surveying more than 1,000 travel writers and agencies around the world. The French capital came top, followed by New York in second place and London in third.

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The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February.

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