How much does a bus ticket cost in France?

Bus travel in France is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was US$55. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in France: Reims ↔ Paris (average: US$14 ) Metz ↔ Paris (average: US$23 ) Paris ↔ Lisbon (average: US$106 )

What is the best way to travel around France?

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore France: - Bus: 13597 routes - Carpool: 4918 routes - Train: 42 routes - Ferry: 10 routes

How do I book bus and train tickets in France?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in France?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in France with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Carte Bancaire, American Express, China Union Pay, Diners Club Canada, Discover Click to Pay, JCB payment Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

How do I travel from Reims to Paris by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Reims to Paris Travel time: 1h 50m Ticket prices: From US$14 Frequency: 25 departures daily Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus , Rede Expressos , FlixBus , ALSA , MarinoBus , Sindbad , Maheux , Itabus , Flibco , RegioJet

How do I get from France to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are: Paris ↔ Lisbon, Portugal Montpellier ↔ Madrid, Spain Perpignan ↔ Barcelona, Spain The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Paris ↔ Brussels, Belgium Paris ↔ Milano, Italy Paris ↔ Turin, Italy

What are the most popular airports in France?

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Orly Airport , Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) , Nice Airport , Lyon Airport , Marseille Airport , Toulouse Airport , Biarritz Airport , Beauvais Airport (BVA) , Nantes Airport

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What are the most popular routes to France?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Reims - Paris	Average priceUS$14	Average duration1h 50m	Daily departures25
Metz - Paris	Average priceUS$23	Average duration4h 40m	Daily departures21
Paris - Lisbon	Average priceUS$106	Average duration1d 3h	Daily departures76
Montpellier - Madrid	Average priceUS$72	Average duration14h	Daily departures11
Rennes - Paris	Average priceUS$33	Average duration5h 5m	Daily departures17
Paris - Lille	Average priceUS$19	Average duration3h	Daily departures55
Paris - Toulouse	Average priceUS$52	Average duration10h 50m	Daily departures38
Paris - Rouen	Average priceUS$15	Average duration2h 20m	Daily departures34
Toulouse - Paris	Average priceUS$52	Average duration11h 10m	Daily departures33
Perpignan - Barcelona	Average priceUS$19	Average duration2h 35m	Daily departures33

What popular bus companies operate in France?

Why choose Busbud?

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Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travellers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Frequently asked questions about travelling in France

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in France?
Bus travel in France is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was US$55. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in France:
Reims ↔ Paris (average: US$14)
Metz ↔ Paris (average: US$23)
Paris ↔ Lisbon (average: US$106)
What is the best way to travel around France?
While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore France:
- Bus: 13597 routes
- Carpool: 4918 routes
- Train: 42 routes
- Ferry: 10 routes
How do I book bus and train tickets in France?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in France?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in France with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Carte Bancaire, American Express, China Union Pay, Diners Club Canada, Discover Click to Pay, JCB payment
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.
How do I travel from Reims to Paris by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Reims to Paris
Travel time: 1h 50m
Ticket prices: From US$14
Frequency: 25 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, ALSA, MarinoBus, Sindbad, Maheux, Itabus, Flibco, RegioJet
How do I get from France to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Paris ↔ Lisbon, Portugal
Montpellier ↔ Madrid, Spain
Perpignan ↔ Barcelona, Spain
The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Paris ↔ Brussels, Belgium
Paris ↔ Milano, Italy
Paris ↔ Turin, Italy
What are the most popular airports in France?
You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Nice Airport, Lyon Airport, Marseille Airport, Toulouse Airport, Biarritz Airport, Beauvais Airport (BVA), Nantes Airport