How to Travel Between London and Paris

Eurostar

For many english speaking travelers, London is the gateway to Europe. It is somewhat of a medium between our familiar life at home and the wonders that await us on the continent. Luckily, traveling around Europe is as easy as anything due to their creative planning and density. You'll have your choice between going underground through the "chunnel", or flying over the water in a plane. Both are going to be about the same price.

Instructions

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   As with all travel in Europe, if you know your travel dates, booking ahead is much cheaper than booking at time of departure. This is especially important for those going in the high season during the summer.

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   The easiest way to get from London to Paris, or the other way around, is the Eurostar. The Eurostar is a high speed train topping out at about 170 miles per hour. It goes under the English Channel through a tunnel called the "Chunnel". The Eurostar is independent of the Eurail network but for European travel it is the best. The total travel time each way is about 2 and a half hours but the time goes by really fast because of the scenery.

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   If you are afraid of doing under water, you can fly from London to Paris. Three are many discount airlines in Europe which will fly between cities for about 30 euro. You can read my article about getting the cheapest flights in Europe in the resources section below. Getting cheap flights within Europe is relatively easy as there are many discount airlines. Be aware that you will have to fly from an airport outside of London and that takes time and money.

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   Another way to travel between London and Paris is by ferry over the channel. This is not too expensive and ferries in Europe can be kinda fun. you will take a train to the shore and then hop on a ferry from there. there are many running each day. If you don't want to take the Chunnel under water, this may be a good option for you. Ferries are a good way to travel in Europe cheap. There are many European ferries including the Stena Lines.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy your tickets online ahead of time to avoid higher prices.

• Also, travel in Europe can sell out so try to plan for that.

Resources

• How to book a hostel
• How to find cheap flights in Europe