- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Paris will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 3 buses that leave Heidelberg for Paris on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 465 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $227 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Heidelberg to Paris:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Paris costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Paris costing on average $227 (€183).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $153 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98 (€79). The journey takes 6h 30m versus 5h 48m 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 Bus, 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 12:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Paris buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 6h45 | 7:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 9h05 | 6:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Heidelberg to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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