- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Maastricht to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Paris will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 10 buses that leave Maastricht for Paris on Sun, Jul 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 326 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $340 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Maastricht to Paris:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Paris costing on average $127 (€104).
A bus is $295 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Paris costing on average $340 (€280).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $108 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€52). The journey takes 5h 29m versus 4h 27m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 7h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Paris buses for today, Saturday, July 11. 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 | 10:55 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h50 | 7:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h40 | 9:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 7h25 | 9:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h10 | 10:55 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h15 | 6:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 7h20 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 7h06 | 7:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 9h01 | 9:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 7h45 | 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 5h50 | 6:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 7h25 | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h40 | 6:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Maastricht to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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