
Day trip from Paris to Reims by bus
Why visit Reims for the day?
Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £93, while a flight costs an average of £413.
Distance: 650 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£110 Average Price | £413 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 29m Average total duration 17h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Paris:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Paris costing on average £110.
A coach is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Paris costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 18h 29m.
The journey is about 4h 35m faster (4h 53m by train vs 9h 28m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£110 vs £115). 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.
How to get to Paris from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Preston to Paris is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.




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The most popular day trips by bus from Paris are Reims, Versailles, Lille, Rouen and Orléans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Paris on Omio.

Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.

Versailles is known for the Palace of Versailles and its grand royal setting. Beyond the palace, the town has elegant streets, a lively market and a distinctly historic atmosphere.

Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.

Rouen is known for its medieval centre, timber-framed houses and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Set on the Seine, it also carries the history of Joan of Arc and a strong artistic legacy.

Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Paris:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Paris costing on average £110.
A coach is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Paris costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 18h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Paris as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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