- 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
$47
Average price
$65
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 $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 14 buses that leave Utrecht for Paris on Fri, Jul 10, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 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 Fri, Jul 10 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
51112
1680
1611 · 1674
FlixBus
51112
1610
1680
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 $22. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $263 Average price | $129 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 $131 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Paris costing on average $175 (€144).
A bus is $219 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Paris costing on average $263 (€217).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $129 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85 (€70). 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 $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:16PM | Arrival Time 05:34AM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
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 $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Paris buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1611 · 1674 | 5:25 AM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 8h20 | 1:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 7h30 | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 7h30 | 6:30 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 | |
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 | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Utrecht, Centraal Station | 6h20 | 7:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Popular time slots often sell out.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out design and strong temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district with village-like lanes, artists' corners, stairways, and many classic Paris views. Very popular for wandering and photos.
One of Paris's most enjoyable central neighborhoods, known for historic mansions, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets.
Famous grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, known for major events, lights, and city symbolism.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple and a symbol of French baking tradition.
Classic French onion soup with slow-cooked onions, rich broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese; long associated with Parisian bistros.
A beloved Paris bistro classic of grilled steak served with crisp fries, prized for its simplicity and quality ingredients.
Highly regarded modern Paris restaurant known for refined seasonal tasting menus and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
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Famous for its set menu of steak, salad, fries, and signature sauce; busy, iconic, and distinctly Parisian.
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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.

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