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How to get fromParis to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, car train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train, travel (TGV)

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    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train Tgv
    2. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 23m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Paris to Lillebus bus 822 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    3. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 10m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Walk from Folkestone to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    4h 2m

  4. Fly, train, travel

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CDG - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    6h 43m

Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Paris to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Calais Frethun then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès to Channel Tunnel via Porte des Ternes - Anny Flore, Paris, Lille, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 10m.

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