- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 2 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valence to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valence to Paris will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 7 buses that leave Valence for Paris on Thu, Jun 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 477 km distance in an average of 8 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 9 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valence to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $260 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg 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 Valence to Paris:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Paris costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $220 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Paris costing on average $260 (€211).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€32) compared to roughly $175 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $135 (€110). The journey takes 5h 51m versus 5h 40m 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, 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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Valence to Paris buses for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:50 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 7h25 | 3:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 9h35 | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 8h40 | 9:35 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Valence to Paris run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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