- Must visit
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
$38
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 27 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Duisburg to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Paris will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 6 buses that leave Duisburg for Paris on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 426 km distance in an average of 9 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 10 h 46 m 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $317 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg 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 Duisburg to Paris:
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Paris costing on average $202 (€163).
A bus is $260 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Paris costing on average $317 (€257).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $120 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 8h 7m versus 6h 19m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:19PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h41 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:04PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 10h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Paris buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:15 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 9h05 | 8:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 9h00 | 10:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 12h00 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 12h25 | 5:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 12h00 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 11h50 | 6:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 10h50 | 7:50 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:04 PM Duisburg Hbf | 10h46 | 7:50 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 7h40 | 7:50 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 10h45 | 4:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Duisburg to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 264 miles (426 km) distance in 7h 16m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 16m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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