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How to Travel From Florence to Paris

Flights, Trains and Car Rental Options

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Are you planning a trip from Florence to Paris but are having trouble sifting through your options to decide whether to travel by train, plane or car? Florence is a little under 300 miles from Paris, which means that if you can afford to take the time, taking the train or renting a car can offer a more picturesque, and potentially more relaxing and enjoyable, way of traveling.

Flights

International carriers including Alitalia and Air France and low-cost regional companies such as Easyjet and Ryanair offer daily flights from Florence (some leave from Pisa airport) to Paris, arriving at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly Airport and Beauvais Airpor. Flights to Beauvais Airport located in the far outskirts of Paris (including some Ryanair flights) tend to be a cheaper option, but you'll need to plan on at least an extra hour and fifteen minutes to get to central Paris.

Trains

You can get to Paris from Florence in roughly 10 hours by transferring to Milano Centrale station. Overnight trains on the Artesia night line will take significantly longer, but are an option if you feel comfortable with the rickety sleepers.

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Get to Paris by Car

It can take 12 hours or more to get from Florence to Paris by car, but it can be an enjoyable way to see stretches of Italy and France. Expect to pay toll fees at several points throughout the trip, though. This can be a good option if you wish to make stopovers to other cities in Italy or France on your way to Paris.

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Arriving in Paris by Plane? Ground Transport Options

If you're arriving in Paris by plane, you'll need to figure out how to get to the center of the city from the airports.

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