What is the best way to get from London to Paris?

Take the train from London to Paris. The train is far and away the best way to visit Paris for a day. Eurostar trains depart from London's St Pancras International Station, arrive at Paris's Gare du Nord, and take about two hours and 20 minutes each way. You can buy Eurostar tickets here.



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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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I've taken both the Eurostar train and flown to Paris from London several times. While it can cost more, I prefer traveling by Eurostar, which is much better for the environment. Eurostar is rarely delayed and the check-in process is way less stressful than at airports.

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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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The block time for the flight (gate to gate) is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, however, the actual flight time is usually less than 45 minutes. This beats out both the train and bus comfortably, but do remember the time needed to move from the city center to the airport as well.

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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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How long is the Eurostar train journey from London to Paris? The Eurostar can take up to 2hrs 37mins from London to Paris, however, most of our trains will take you to Paris in only 2hrs 16mins.

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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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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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Book early to get the best prices With Eurostar, you can book tickets up to 120 days in advance and the earlier you book, the better value the fares.

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Sometimes but not often. It is usually reliable BUT I've had two occasions where I was significantly delayed. On one occasion a train ahead of mine derailed; because of this, the train I was on departed late, could not travel at full speed, and there was single tracking around the area of the derailment.

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The Eurostar does not travel through the most glorious countryside. And you head underground before you can see the coast. In Kent you may get a glimpse of a few conical oast houses. The train travels very fast - and especially on the France side, there is nothing much to look at.

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How Long Are You Underwater on the Eurostar. The speed limit in the Channel Tunnel for trains is 160kph / 100mph. The Channel Tunnel is under the English Channel for 37.9 km or 23.5 miles, which is the worlds longest undersea tunnel. When riding the Eurostar you'll be underwater for about 13 minutes.

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Paris is known for its walkable city centre with many areas being pedestrian-only, whereas London has much more traffic on the roads and the distance from one neighbourhood to the next is too vast to call itself a walkable city.

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For first time visitors, we recommend spending at least four or five days in London, which will give you enough time to get a feel for the city and see many of its main sites. With so much to do and see check out this article on how you can make the most of your time in London!

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You can travel to countries in the Schengen area, which France is part of, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.

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