Birmingham, United Kingdom to Paris, France: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312 miles 502.1 km · straight line
469.3 miles actual route 755.3 km · driving distance
13h 11min estimated drive time
£71 - £88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Paris, France?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Paris, France is 312 miles (502.1 km) as the crow flies. Paris, France is located SE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.3 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Paris, France is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Paris, France. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Paris, France

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 11min £71 - £88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 49min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~12h 31min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Paris, France

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Paris, France
48.86°N, 2.35°E
Europe/Paris
35m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM