How to get from Paris to Edinburgh
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Edinburgh. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 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 | €19Checked Sep 8 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €100Reading date not recorded | 7h 05m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €129Reading date not recorded | 32h 29m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Sep 81h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€100Reading date not recorded7h 05m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€129Reading date not recorded32h 29m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Edinburgh: 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.
- 1Beauvais–Tillé → Edinburgh Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 40m
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, Paris to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€22October 2026
€29Departure and arrival
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
RyanairBeauvais–Tillé-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
EurostarParis-LondonBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →
FlixBusParis-Amsterdam Schiphol, Amsterdam Schiphol-Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-ManchesterBook →TransPennine ExpressManchester-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Eurostar, LNER, FlixBus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Edinburgh works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Paris to Edinburgh, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €19 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Edinburgh?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Edinburgh from Paris?
About 878 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €244. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Edinburgh?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Edinburgh?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Edinburgh?
Paris is BVA and Edinburgh is EDI, so this route is usually written BVA to EDI.
Which operators run Paris to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Eurostar, LNER, FlixBus, TransPennine Express.
Can you get from Paris to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Edinburgh?
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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