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Compare coach, train and flight for Paris to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £459.
Distance: 874 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
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£113 Average Price | £462 Average Price | £110 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get to Edinburgh from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Paris to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Edinburgh.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Edinburgh: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Edinburgh from Paris is a flight with an average price of £22.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Edinburgh:
A flight is £23 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £45 from Paris to Edinburgh.
A flight is £469 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average £491.
The quickest way to travel from Paris to Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 40 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Edinburgh by coach takes 19 h 15 min on average.
Train takes 7 h 49 min on average.
The distance between Paris and Edinburgh is around 541 miles.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Edinburgh is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Paris to Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Edinburgh:
- Most travellers board their plane from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Edinburgh:
- You can take a coach from Paris to Edinburgh with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £45 with FlixBus from Paris to Edinburgh.
- You can travel between Paris and Edinburgh by flight with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KLM, British Airways or Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £22 with Ryanair from Paris to Edinburgh.
- You can travel by train from Paris to Edinburgh with Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar Paris to Edinburgh tickets for £491 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with easyJet or Air France with 3 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and Edinburgh.
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