- 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
$150
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
12 h 52 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Paris will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
It's difficult to get from Leicester to Paris without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $260.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $260 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 Leicester to Paris:
A flight is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Paris costing on average $90 (€73).
A flight is $187 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Paris costing on average $260 (€210).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $316 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester 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 | 4:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 13h00 | 6:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 12h40 | 6:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 14h05 | 6:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 12h50 | 6:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 13h35 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 13h15 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Leicester to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) 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 302 miles (487 km) distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 12h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
A Former railway station turned museum, best known for its outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection including Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, famous for its inside-out architecture and strong international collection. A top choice for modern art fans.
A Hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, staircases, and cinematic city views. One of Paris’s most atmospheric walking areas.
A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
Well-known Saint-Germain bistro celebrated for polished classic French cooking in an intimate, bustling setting.
Established Paris bistro famous for steak frites and traditional seasonal dishes with a warm neighborhood feel.
Paris is pricey for hotels and dining. Bakeries, markets, and lunch menus help keep daily costs lower.
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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Paris, Quai De Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Gare Du Nord, Paris
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