- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price on 22 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 22 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 22 Sept
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 22 Sept
7 h 19 m
Trains on 22 Sept
3
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Houlgate to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Houlgate to Paris you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Houlgate to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £318.
Distance: 184 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £318 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Houlgate to Paris:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houlgate to Paris costing on average £42.
A coach is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houlgate to Paris costing on average £318.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
The journey is about 29m faster (2h 38m by train vs 3h 7m by car) and roughly £0.32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£42 vs £42). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Houlgate to Paris trains for today, Monday 21 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:40 Houlgate | 2h55 | 18:35 Paris | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:33 Houlgate | 15h10 | 9:43 Paris | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 22 September | |||||
![]() | 8:45 Houlgate | 3h52 | 12:37 Paris | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Houlgate to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 20:25 |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houlgate to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Houlgate to Paris trains use the Houlgate to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare station pair. Use this guide to compare Houlgate and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Houlgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Le Royalty, Le Normand
Ticket office support is available at Houlgate.
Available at Houlgate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Houlgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Houlgate: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Les Bains, Hotel Castel De Siam.
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lazarus, Naked, Burger King, Class'Croute, Fred's, La Croissanterie, Maestro, PAUL, Picto, Starbucks
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Paris Opera, Grand Hotel Du Calvados, Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel.
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