How to get from Paddington to Paris
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We compared the ways to travel from Paddington to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 12m by bus, flight, 1 transfer. 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
346 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €47Older observation | 5h 12m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €126Reading date not recorded | 5h 45m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €137Older observation | 9h 45m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€47Older observation5h 12m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€126Reading date not recorded5h 45m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€137Older observation9h 45m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paddington 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.
- 1Paddington → London HeathrowbusRegional connection·52m
- 2London Heathrow → Paris Orlyflight
Vueling·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingLondon Heathrow-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →Elizabeth linePaddington-FarringdonBook →SoutheasternFarringdon-LondonBook →
EurostarLondon-Paris, London-BrusselsBook →
FlixBusBrussels-ParisBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Vueling, Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Eurostar, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paddington to Paris works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Paddington to London, about 52 min. Transfer in London and continue by Vueling flight on to Paris (1h 35m). In total it's roughly €47 over 5h 12m, 1 transfer.
Paddington to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paddington to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 5h 12m by bus, flight, 1 transfer.
How far is Paris from Paddington?
About 346 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paddington to Paris cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €47. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Paddington to Paris?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 12m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paddington to Paris?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 5h 12m. About 2h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Paddington to Paris?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Vueling, Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Eurostar, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington 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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