How to get from Edinburgh to Paris
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We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Paris. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 44m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 878 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
878 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €90Checked Sep 5 | 3h 44m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €162Reading date not recorded | 7h 28m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €86Reading date not recorded | 20h 38m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€90Checked Sep 53h 44m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€162Reading date not recorded7h 28m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€86Reading date not recorded20h 38m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh 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.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → Manchester Airportflight1h 09m
- 2Manchester Airport → Paris Charles de Gaulleflight
easyJet·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
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Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to Paris
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
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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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetManchester Airport-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →TransPennine ExpressEdinburgh-ManchesterBook →
FlixBusManchester-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-ParisBook →LNEREdinburgh-LondonBook →
EurostarLondon-ParisBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, TransPennine Express, FlixBus, LNER, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Paris works
Start with a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester, about 1h 9m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by easyJet flight on to Paris (1h 35m). In total it's roughly €90 over 3h 44m, 1 transfer.
Edinburgh to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Paris?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 44m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Paris from Edinburgh?
About 878 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Paris cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €131. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Paris?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 44m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Paris?
About 3h 44m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Edinburgh and Paris?
Edinburgh is EDI and Paris is CDG, so this route is usually written EDI to CDG.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Paris?
On this route you travel with easyJet, TransPennine Express, FlixBus, LNER, Eurostar.
Can you get from Edinburgh to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh 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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