How to get from Edinburgh to Paris

Travel between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Paris, France is: Partially open.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter France?

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

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Paris from Edinburgh?

Conditions of entry into France:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Paris, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 18/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Paris from Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Which rules do I need to follow in Edinburgh, 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: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 18/05/2022. 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 Edinburgh from Paris here.

There are 2 travel options from Edinburgh to Paris: coach or flight.

A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris, which costs on average £32.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Paris:

A flight is £4 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average £36.

The fastest way to get to Paris from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Paris that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Paris by coach can take on average 19 h 40 min.

The distance between Edinburgh and Paris is around 541 miles (873 km).

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

• Coaches from Edinburgh to Paris most often leave from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
• Flights mostly leave from Edinburgh Airport and tend to arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Edinburgh to Paris tickets on Omio for £36.
• Travel with Transavia France for flights to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transavia France Edinburgh to Paris tickets on Omio for £32.

Before travelling from Edinburgh to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this trip is £36 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket for this journey is on average £32 one way.

But we recommend booking Edinburgh to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.