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Louvre Museum
The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Louis to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Louis to Paris will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 4 buses that leave Saint-Louis for Paris on Sun, Jun 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 8 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
4743 · 7990
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
4743 · 7990
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Louis to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $220 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Saint-Louis to Paris:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Louis to Paris costing on average $128 (€106).
A bus is $161 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Louis to Paris costing on average $220 (€181).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 8h 3m versus 5h 58m 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.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Louis to Paris buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4743 · 7990 | 9:25 PM Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg | 9h35 | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg | 9h45 | 1:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg | 7h40 | 7:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg | 7h35 | 1:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Saint-Louis to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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