The easiest way to reach France from India is by flying to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the country’s main international gateway. Nonstop flights operate from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, while travellers from other Indian cities generally use connecting services. Travelling from India to France entirely by road or train is not practically possible. However, after arriving in Paris, travellers can continue to other parts of France by train, domestic flight or road.
How to Reach France by Air/Flight
Flights are the best answer to your question “how to travel to France?’. While there are many international airports in France, Paris International Airport or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the major one where flights from India to France land.
Further, airlines like Air France, Air India, Gulf Air, Vistara, and IndiGo operate regular flights between India and France. Other major airlines are Korean Air, Alitalia, Dutch KLM, Delta Air Lines, etc.
Bordeaux, Nice, Nantes, Lille, Lyon, Toulouse, and Clermont-Ferrand are cities with airports outside of Paris. However, most of these cities cater to flights from Europe and Africa.
Also, you can book India to France flights from cities in India like Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Mumbai easily. Typically, the flight will take 9 to 10 hours, but it can vary if there are stopovers or random delays.
How to Reach France by Road
Reaching France by India by road is not a convenient option. However, visitors can rent a car (you should have an international driver’s license) and explore the country. Visitors A La Carte Card, an international visitor’s card, can be used for detouring various cities in France. Buses like GoEuro, OuiBus, EuroLines and Alsa can be used too.
How to Reach France by Train
There are no feasible ways to reach France from India by train. However, the internal rail system of France is great. The TGV – Train à Grande Vitesse is a high-speed train that makes exploring the country convenient. Other trains are TER and InterCité.
