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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colombier-Saugnieu to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $218 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Colombier-Saugnieu to Paris:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colombier-Saugnieu to Paris costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $196 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colombier-Saugnieu to Paris costing on average $218 (€179).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
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Buses from Colombier-Saugnieu to Paris run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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