- Must visit
Château du Clos Lucé
Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence, with models, gardens, and rooms exploring his inventions, art, and final years in France.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 19
10
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Amboise is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Amboise will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 10 buses from Paris to Amboise, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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 train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Amboise among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Paris to Amboise:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amboise costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Amboise take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $71 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 3h 42m versus 2h 33m 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 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Amboise buses for tomorrow, 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 | 7:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 3h10 | 10:10 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h00 | 11:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h20 | 2:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h40 | 5:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2h50 | 5:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 4h45 | 8:05 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h15 | 8:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h10 | 8:05 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h55 | 8:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h40 | 9:15 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Amboise run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Amboise — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amboise trip today.
Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence, with models, gardens, and rooms exploring his inventions, art, and final years in France.
Royal château visit includes historic collections, furnished rooms, and interpretive displays on French monarchy and court life.
Immersive digital art space inside a former foundry, presenting large-scale projections on history, art, and architecture.
Green island in the Loire offering peaceful walking paths and some of the best postcard views of Amboise and its château.
Main pedestrian street lined with historic façades, shops, and views toward the clock tower, ideal for strolling through old Amboise.
Lively central square beneath the château, useful for orientation and admired for classic town views and market atmosphere.
A famous Loire Valley goat cheese from nearby Touraine, often served fresh or ash-coated. It reflects the region's long farmhouse cheesemaking tradition.
A white Loire wine made around Amboise from Chenin Blanc, ranging from dry to sparkling. It is one of the town's signature local drinks.
A Loire River fish stew or preparation using pike, perch, or eel, showing the historic importance of river fishing in Touraine cuisine.
Refined riverside dining in a historic inn, known for elegant Loire Valley cuisine and a polished atmosphere near the château.
Popular casual spot for galettes, crêpes, cider, and regional products, with a friendly atmosphere close to the old town.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving classic French and Touraine dishes in a cozy, historic setting in central Amboise.
Moderate for France: lodging and château tourism raise prices a bit, but dining and local transit stay reasonable versus larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Amboise 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 Amboise, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Amboise buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Amboise 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.
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 is 14 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145. ATMs are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Ticket office support is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Pavements and crossings suitable for wheelchairs.
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