- 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
$155
Average price
$248
Fastest journey
20 h
Average duration
20 h 49 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
874 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Paris will cost around $248 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Paris without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $459.
Distance: 543 miles (874 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $459 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Edinburgh to Paris:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $146 (€119).
A bus is $332 (€272) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $459 (€376).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 23h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:09AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 23h36 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $439 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 25h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $438 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $438 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 25h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $451 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 21h08 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Paris buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 26h00 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 25h56 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 25h50 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 25h41 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 22h45 | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 21h08 | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 20h00 | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 23h15 | 10:55 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 20h35 | 8:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Edinburgh to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 543 miles (874 km) distance in 19h 15m.
Distance 543 miles (874 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 19h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Paris, Quai De Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Gare Du Nord, Paris
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