Planning a trip from Venice to Paris but having trouble weighing your options when deciding whether to travel by train, plane or car? Venice is just under 700 miles from Paris, which may lead you to assume that flying is the best option, if not the only one. This is undoubtedly the most pragmatic option if you need to get to Paris as quickly as possible, but if you have a little more time to enjoy yourself, taking the train or renting a car can offer you a more picturesque, and potentially more relaxing and enjoyable place. , way to get from one point to the next.
Read on for a breakdown of each of your options, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
Flying: the cheapest and easiest way
The easiest and cheapest way to get from one city to another is to fly. International airlines, including Alitalia and Air France, and regional low-cost companies such as Easyjet and Ryanair offer daily flights from Venice to Paris, arriving at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport. Flights to Beauvais Airport located on the outskirts of Paris (including some Ryanair flights) tend to be a cheaper option, but you will need to plan at least an additional hour and fifteen minutes to get to central Paris.
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Taking the train: the picturesque (and long) road
You can get to Paris in about 10 hours if you take the train on the Italian side to Milan and then head to Paris Gare de Lyon from there. It is also greener, it generates less CO2 emissions than flying, which is a definite boon.
On the French side, you will travel along the TGV high-speed train line, which will speed up your journey from there. Night direct trains on the Artesia night line will take much longer, but are an option if you are comfortable with rickety sleepers, not always completely private. If you have a couple of good books and enjoy looking out the window at the changing landscapes of Italy and France, this might be a good way to go.
Driving – Enjoy the scenery, but watch out for toll fees
For those of you who really enjoy a nice long scenic drive, this is an interesting possibility. It may take more than 11-12 hours to get to Paris from Venice by car, but it can be a pleasant way to see northern Italy and France, especially if you are prepared to spend the night on the road and perhaps explore a city in the south. from France as an added bonus. However, expect to pay quite expensive toll fees at various points during the trip.
Arriving in Paris by plane? Plan your ground transportation in advance
If you are arriving in Paris by plane, you will have to figure out how to get to the city center from the airports. Read more about the easiest ways to get from point A to B in our comprehensive guide to ground transportation options in Paris.
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If you are traveling between Paris and other Italian cities, you may be interested in reading some of our other transport guides. Read about the best ways to get from Milan to Paris, from Rome to Paris, and from Florence to Paris. Since the last two cities are significantly further from the French capital than Venice, the best options for getting to and from the French capital are not necessarily the same.
