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Compare train tickets to Paris and book the route that suits you, with the Eurostar from London and high-speed train options from Amsterdam, Barcelona, and beyond. One search shows live times and fares across every operator, with easy travel connections from the main city centre.
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When the train makes sense for getting to Paris
Flying is usually the quicker option, with the exception of the time spent at the airport, but the train to Paris brings you into the centre with no airport transfer, and on routes like the Eurostar from London, as well as high-speed trains from Amsterdam and Barcelona, it's the most time efficient option. It's greener, often cheaper, and usually more comfortable than flying, so it suits anyone who would rather travel city to city than deal with 2 airports.
Train travel questions
How long is the Eurostar from London to Paris?
The Eurostar from London to Paris takes around 2 hours 20 minutes directly, from St Pancras to Gare du Nord. It's usually quicker than flying when you factor in airport time.
How long is the train from Paris to Amsterdam or Barcelona?
Direct trains reach Amsterdam from Paris in about 3 hours 20 minutes and Barcelona in around 6 hours 30 minutes, both high-speed and taking you from centre to centre. Journey times vary a little by departure, so compare the direct services against any changes before you book.
How do you get to Versailles or Disneyland Paris by train?
Versailles is about 40 minutes on the RER (suburban train) from central Paris, and Disneyland sits on the RER A in roughly the same time. Both are covered by regional tickets rather than a high-speed fare.
How do you buy train tickets in Paris and what's the main station?
Paris train tickets are easiest to book online, though SNCF (French railways) machines and counters are there if you need them, and high-speed services are best booked ahead of time to avoid disappointment. The city has several main stations depending on your target location - Gare du Nord for the Eurostar and the north - so double check which one your train leaves from.
Is the train from Paris cheaper than flying?
The train from Paris can undercut costs from flying to nearby capitals when you factor in baggage and transfer fees, and it saves you from having to trek from the airport. Advance high-speed fares offer the best value.
Is the train from Paris better for the environment than flying?
Taking the train from Paris produces a fraction of a short-haul flight's carbon, and the TGV and Eurostar networks are among the greenest ways across Europe.