How to get there?
As a major European hub and one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, it's easy to get to Paris. The city can be easily reached by car, bus, train or plane from any European capital and/or other main city and town.
Charles de Gaulle international airport located 27km north of Paris is a major transport hub, offering direct connection with many destinations all over the world. Flights run daily also to all parts of the country. There are lots of ways from Charles de Gaulle to the city, from shuttle trains to an assortment of public buses, private shuttles and taxis. The city's second main airport, Aéroport d'Orly, is situated 16km south of central Paris.
- More than 440 airlines serving 324 cities in 135 countries worldwide
- More than 13.797 flights a week
There are six major train stations in Paris, each of which handles traffic to different parts of France and the rest of Europe. The most spectacular route is via the Channel Tunnel; the Eurostar passenger service takes only three hours. It is centre of a high-speed train (TGV) network, which offers easy access in a few hours to 145 French destinations, and to the major European capitals.
By train: 425 High-Speed Trains a day at 300 km/h
- Brussels 1.25 hours
- London 2.15 hours
- Geneva 3.20 hours
- Frankfurt 3.45 hours
- Amsterdam 4.10 hours
Eurolines and other bus companies provide cheap transportation across Europe to Paris.
