Distances Between Cities in France: Complete Guide

63 routes across 7 cities — domestic & international

By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026

Quick Answer: France Distances

France has 7 major cities in our database. The shortest domestic route is Paris → Lyon at just 391 km, while the longest is Paris → Nice at 685 km. There are 57 international connections to 4 continents.

About France: Geography & Size

France is home to 7 major cities tracked by SnapDistance, with a combined urban population of over 4,902,694. The largest city is Paris with approximately 2,161,000 residents, followed by Marseille (861,635).

With a maximum domestic distance of 685 km, France offers a mix of short drives and medium-haul flights between cities.

The average distance between cities in France is 537 km. For comparison, the global average between major cities is roughly 3,000 km, making France more compact than average.

Transport in France

France has excellent high-speed rail infrastructure, making trains competitive with flights for distances under 800 km. For longer domestic routes, flying is still faster.

All distances on this page are straight-line (great-circle) measurements. Driving distances are typically 20–40% longer due to road routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.

Cities in France

• Paris — pop. 2,161,000, Île-de-France
• Marseille — pop. 861,635, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
• Lyon — pop. 516,092, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
• Toulouse — pop. 479,553, Occitanie
• Nice — pop. 342,669, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
• Strasbourg — pop. 284,677, Grand Est
• Bordeaux — pop. 257,068, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Domestic Routes in France (6)

All city-to-city routes within France, sorted by distance:

• Paris → Lyon — 391 km (✈ ~59 min)
• Paris → Strasbourg — 397 km (✈ ~1h)
• Bordeaux → Paris — 499 km (✈ ~1h 7min)
• Toulouse → Paris — 588 km (✈ ~1h 14min)
• Paris → Marseille — 660 km (✈ ~1h 20min)
• Paris → Nice — 685 km (✈ ~1h 21min)

International Routes from France (57)

Routes connecting France to the rest of the world:

To/From Europe (42 routes)

• Toulouse → Barcelona — 254 km (✈ ~49 min)
• Paris → Brussels — 264 km (✈ ~50 min)
• Paris → Bruges — 269 km (✈ ~50 min)
• Luxembourg City → Paris — 287 km (✈ ~52 min)
• London → Paris — 344 km (✈ ~56 min)
• Geneva → Paris — 410 km (✈ ~1h 1min)
• Paris → Basel — 414 km (✈ ~1h 1min)
• Paris → Amsterdam — 430 km (✈ ~1h 2min)
• Bordeaux → Barcelona — 444 km (✈ ~1h 3min)
• Nice → Rome — 472 km (✈ ~1h 5min)
• Frankfurt → Paris — 478 km (✈ ~1h 6min)
• Paris → Zurich — 488 km (✈ ~1h 7min)
• Bordeaux → Madrid — 554 km (✈ ~1h 12min)
• Turin → Paris — 584 km (✈ ~1h 14min)
• Paris → Milan — 640 km (✈ ~1h 18min)
• London → Strasbourg — 650 km (✈ ~1h 19min)
• Paris → Munich — 684 km (✈ ~1h 21min)
• London → Lyon — 735 km (✈ ~1h 25min)
• Bordeaux → London — 742 km (✈ ~1h 26min)
• Paris → Verona — 755 km (✈ ~1h 27min)
• Paris → Dublin — 781 km (✈ ~1h 29min)
• Paris → Barcelona — 831 km (✈ ~1h 32min)
• Paris → Berlin — 877 km (✈ ~1h 36min)
• Paris → Prague — 883 km (✈ ~1h 36min)
• Paris → Florence — 886 km (✈ ~1h 36min)
• Toulouse → London — 887 km (✈ ~1h 37min)
• Paris → Copenhagen — 1,027 km (✈ ~1h 47min)
• Nice → London — 1,028 km (✈ ~1h 47min)
• Paris → Vienna — 1,033 km (✈ ~1h 47min)
• Paris → Madrid — 1,053 km (✈ ~1h 49min)
• Paris → Rome — 1,105 km (✈ ~1h 53min)
• Kraków → Paris — 1,276 km (✈ ~2h 6min)
• Paris → Naples — 1,291 km (✈ ~2h 7min)
• Dubrovnik → Paris — 1,399 km (✈ ~2h 15min)
• Paris → Lisbon — 1,453 km (✈ ~2h 19min)
• Paris → Stockholm — 1,544 km (✈ ~2h 26min)
• Bucharest → Paris — 1,870 km (✈ ~2h 50min)
• Kyiv → Paris — 2,023 km (✈ ~3h 2min)
• Athens → Paris — 2,096 km (✈ ~3h 7min)
• Reykjavik → Paris — 2,233 km (✈ ~3h 17min)
• Istanbul → Paris — 2,256 km (✈ ~3h 19min)
• Moscow → Paris — 2,486 km (✈ ~3h 36min)

To/From Africa (7 routes)

• Algiers → Paris — 1,347 km (✈ ~2h 11min)
• Tunis → Paris — 1,482 km (✈ ~2h 21min)
• Casablanca → Paris — 1,888 km (✈ ~2h 52min)
• Marrakech → Paris — 2,102 km (✈ ~3h 8min)
• Cairo → Paris — 3,210 km (✈ ~4h 31min)
• Dakar → Paris — 4,205 km (✈ ~5h 45min)
• Port Louis → Paris — 9,412 km (✈ ~12h 16min)

To/From Asia (4 routes)

• Beirut → Paris — 3,190 km (✈ ~4h 29min)
• Tel Aviv → Paris — 3,278 km (✈ ~4h 36min)
• Paris → Dubai — 5,247 km (✈ ~7h 4min)
• Paris → Tokyo — 9,712 km (✈ ~12h 38min)

To/From North America (4 routes)

• New York → Paris — 5,837 km (✈ ~7h 48min)
• Chicago → Paris — 6,651 km (✈ ~8h 49min)
• Miami → Paris — 7,357 km (✈ ~9h 42min)
• Los Angeles → Paris — 9,086 km (✈ ~11h 51min)

Route Comparisons for France

Compare routes side by side:

• London→Paris vs London→Rome
• London→Paris vs London→Amsterdam
• London→Paris vs London→Berlin
• London→Paris vs London→Madrid
• New York→London vs New York→Paris
• Paris→London vs Paris→Berlin
• Paris→Rome vs Paris→Barcelona
• Paris→Amsterdam vs Paris→Brussels

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cities in France are covered?

We cover 7 cities in France: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Strasbourg, Bordeaux.

What is the shortest domestic route in France?

The shortest domestic route is Paris to Lyon at 391 km.

What is the longest domestic distance in France?

The longest domestic route is Paris to Nice at 685 km.

How many international routes go from France?

There are 57 international routes from France to 4 continents.

What is the average distance between cities in France?

The average domestic distance is approximately 537 km.

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📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.