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Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
13 h 25 m
Average duration
13 h 56 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Paris will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Paris without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $354.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $354 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Paris:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Paris costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $256 (€207) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Paris costing on average $354 (€286).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€79) compared to roughly $118 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 12h 38m versus 7h 38m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Paris buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 14h30 | 6:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Birmingham | 14h15 | 6:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 14h20 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Birmingham | 13h50 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 19h10 | 5:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 13h50 | 5:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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