- Must visit
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
$31
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Utrecht to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Paris will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 14 buses that leave Utrecht for Paris on Mon, Aug 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 410 km distance in an average of 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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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1698Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $308 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg 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 Utrecht to Paris:
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Paris costing on average $179 (€144).
A bus is $224 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Paris costing on average $270 (€217).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $133 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€71). The journey takes 5h 59m versus 5h 21m 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 Bus, 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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:16PM | Arrival Time 05:34AM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Paris buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:30 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 7h30 | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1680 | 12:05 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 7h25 | 7:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 7h30 | 7:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51111 · 1666 | 2:50 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 9h00 | 11:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
51112 | 3:10 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 6h55 | 10:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 7h45 | 11:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 8h05 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 8h25 | 6:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Utrecht, Centraal Station | 7h30 | 5:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
1610 | 10:16 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 7h18 | 5:34 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Utrecht, Centraal Station | 8h00 | 6:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
1698 | 10:40 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 7h25 | 6:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Utrecht, Centraal Station | 6h20 | 7:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
1611 · 1674 | 5:25 AM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 8h20 | 1:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Utrecht to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 254 miles (410 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 254 miles (410 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris trip today.
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
There are direct and indirect buses from Utrecht to Paris every day. Buses travel the 280 miles between these Netherlands and French cities in 6 hours and 30 minutes to 10 hours. There are routes with longer stopovers that allow for time to explore a city along the way, usually in Amsterdam or Brussels. Bus companies Eurolines France and Switzerland, Flixbus, and Ouibus operate buses along this route.
Eurolines France and Switzerland, Flixbus, and Ouibus travel from Utrecht to Paris. The fastest travel times are similar across the bus companies. Flixbus often offers the first bus of the day. Departure times are also scheduled similarly by each company and run evenly throughout the day and into the late night.
There are many buses that take between 6 hours and 30 minutes and 10 hours to make the journey between these cities. Flixbus tends to offer the fastest daily bus which departs at midnight, but Eurolines and Ouibus offer similar travel times that leave in the late morning.
There are roughly 20 to 25 daily buses to Paris. Buses run later into the night on Friday and the weekend, whereas they begin departing earlier on weekdays. There are often numerous buses scheduled to leave at peak travel times throughout the day, especially in the mornings at 6:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m., and 9:45 a.m.
Departure station: Buses depart from either Utrecht Jaarbeursplein or Utrecht Centraal Station. Jaarbeursplein is a 10 to 15-minute tram or bus ride from central Utrecht. Centraal is 5 minutes on the number 2 or 28 bus from Utrecht's centermost point, or a 15-minute walk.
Arrival station: Buses arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Quai de Bercy, Saint-Denis Universite, or Gare de Routiere Gallieni. To reach central Paris takes 35 minutes on the RER B Train line from Charles de Gaulle, 15 minutes on the Metro from Quai de Bercy, 6 minutes on the RER D Train line from Saint-Denis Universite, and 25 minutes on the Metro from Gare de Routiere Gallieni.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Paris buses use the Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Utrecht and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Utrecht, Centraal Station is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht, Centraal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht, Centraal Station.
Available at Utrecht, Centraal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht, Centraal Station: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options within walking distance.
Available at some bus areas. ATMs are aTM located near the station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein.
Available at Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein: Wheelchair accessible areas available.
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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