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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £367.
Distance: 320 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£367 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southend-on-Sea to Paris:
A train is £265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southend-on-Sea to Paris costing on average £367.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
You'll arrive about 2h 34m sooner (3h 39m by flight vs 6h 13m by car). Tickets start at around £367 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Paris from Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Paris are Versailles, Reims, Lille, Rouen and Orléans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Paris on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Paris 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 Southend-on-Sea to Paris.
This is compared to other travel options from Southend-on-Sea to Paris:
A train is £265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southend-on-Sea to Paris costing on average £367.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and Paris as scheduled services by flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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