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Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€35
Fastest journey on Sep 20
10 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
10 h 53 m
Buses on Sep 20
2
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 buses from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 10 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a flight costs an average of €476.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€56 Average price Cheapest | €172 Average price | €476 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris:
A bus is €116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris costing on average €172.
A bus is €419 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris costing on average €476.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 9h 46m versus 6h 26m 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.
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 04:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
The table below shows live departures for Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris buses for today, Saturday, September 19. 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 | 4:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h45 | 4:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h50 | 3:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h30 | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 6:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 12h15 | 7:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
51122 | 7:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h55 | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51122 | 8:40 AM Duisburg | 9h05 | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h10 | 7:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
50429 · 1660 | 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h30 | 8:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
50429 | 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 9:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 9:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 8:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 10:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 16h20 | 5:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 16h05 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h30 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h10 | 6:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h50 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
50449 | 9:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h40 | 7:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h20 | 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 7:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 7h 16m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 16m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Paris Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Châtelet, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mülheim an der Ruhr to Paris buses use the Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Mülheim an der Ruhr and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Pont de Levallois is 6 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Pont de Levallois has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Paris, Pont de Levallois. ATMs are available at Paris, Pont de Levallois.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Pont de Levallois.
Available at Paris, Pont de Levallois: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Pont de Levallois: The station is accessible for disabled individuals.
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