Is it better to fly from London to Paris or take a train?

On paper you have a choice of three modes of travel using public transport between London and Paris, train, coach and air. In reality the vast majority of people travelling city centre to city centre choose the Eurostar train service. As the fastest and most stress free option it is with good reason.



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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 is center of London to the center of Paris and you don't have to be at the train station nearly as early as you do for a flight. Add in the cost of getting from Heathrow to central London and CDG to central Paris and you'll likely find not only is the cost equivalent but it's quicker to do the Eurostar.

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Getting to Paris by train Train fares are usually more expensive than plane tickets and the train takes longer Therefore, we recommend taking a plane to Paris, but this alternative is perfect for those who don't like to fly. You can check out the schedules and fares on TGV's official website: TGV Europe.

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Check out trains from London to Paris here. Considering Eurostar's monopoly, fares aren't cheap. On the same day as the £48 ($58) flights, Eurostar will run you £126 ($152) for the cheapest service. Booking close-in only makes things more pricey, with fares in excess of £200 very common.

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Bus / Coach. Taking a bus from London to Paris is usually the least expensive transport option. While not as fast as a train or flying, it is an easy way to get between the two cities.

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Absolutely — taking the train from London to Paris is always worth it. Even if all you have is one day, you can still make it the best day ever. What is this? But if you're only visiting Paris for one day, it's best to plan your trip carefully so that you get as much out of it as you can.

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Some will say mid-week flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the cheapest. Others will tell you to take a red-eye all night flight to save the most.

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Thanks to the fast and efficient Eurostar train, it's never been easier to visit Paris for a day. The train takes just two hours and 20 minutes. Honestly, one day isn't enough for Paris — ideally, you should spend as much time there as you can. I would gladly stay in Paris for weeks on end.

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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Going to Paris for just for one day might seem like a stretch, but it's actually a quick journey, and well worth the early start. In fact, if you take the first Eurostar out and the last one back, you've got just over 11 hours to take in the sights of Paris.

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“In short: if you fly, you are subsidised; if you take the train, you are punished by higher prices – as well as the fact that the journey is often longer,” said Gössling.

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There are around 20 trains per day from London to Paris. The comfort level of Eurostar train, affordable prices, fast speed and luxurious service makes it a winner over all other travel option like ferries, buses and flights.

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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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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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Eurostar Train. This is perhaps the easiest way to get from London to Paris and is usually our recommended way to travel between the two cities. The Eurostar is fast and efficient, and direct from the heart of London to the heart of Paris.

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The average price of a 7-day trip to Paris is $1,450 for a solo traveler, $2,604 for a couple, and $4,882 for a family of 4. Paris hotels range from $68 to $422 per night with an average of $120, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $490 per night for the entire home.

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It is audacious, daring, beautiful – as is the journey on Eurostar from London to Paris. You've perhaps travelled on Eurostar so often that familiarity has numbed your reaction to this journey. But take another look and you'll discover that the ride to Paris is 140 minutes of pure theatre.

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But not everyone has lots of extra time on their trip. So is it worth it if you only have one day to spare? Absolutely — taking the train from London to Paris is always worth it. Even if all you have is one day, you can still make it the best day ever.

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