- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 53 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bern to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Paris will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bern for Paris on Sat, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $274.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $259 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Paris:
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Paris costing on average $259 (€213).
A bus is $215 (€177) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Paris costing on average $296 (€244).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€67) compared to roughly $214 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133 (€109). The journey takes 9h 11m versus 6h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Paris buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 11h25 | 1:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 12h05 | 2:35 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 12h50 | 5:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 13h10 | 9:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 13h00 | 5:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 10h05 | 6:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bern to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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