How to get from Dover to Paris

Travel from Dover, United Kingdom to Paris, France is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Paris from Dover restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Paris, France from Dover?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• 7-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
• Health declaration required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Paris, France?

The government of France has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 21/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Dover and Paris closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Dover, United Kingdom from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Dover, United Kingdom from Paris, France?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Dover from Paris?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Dover, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 21/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Dover from Paris here.

There are 2 ways to travel from Dover to Paris including taking a flight or train.

The cheapest way from Dover to Paris is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around £33 compared to other travel options to Paris:

A train is about £64 less than a flight, which costs on average £96 for this trip.

The quickest way to travel between Dover and Paris is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h   of travel time.

Paris is approximately 164 miles (264 km) away from Dover.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dover to Paris:

• Trains from Dover to Paris most often leave from Dover Priory and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dover to Paris:

• You can travel to Paris from Dover by flight with easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £96 with easyJet from Dover to Paris.
• You can take a train from Dover to Paris with SNCF | TGV INOUI. Cheap tickets can be found for £33 with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Dover to Paris.

When planning your trip between Dover and Paris, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost £96 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average £33 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Paris from Dover online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.