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 R$284. 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: Bordeaux ↔ Paris (average: R$212 ) Reims ↔ Paris (average: R$75 ) Metz ↔ Paris (average: R$128 )

What is the best way to travel around France?

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore France: - Bus: 13699 routes - Carpool: 4939 routes - Train: 42 routes - Ferry: 23 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 timetables 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 get from Bordeaux to Paris by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bordeaux to Paris Travel time: 7h 55m Ticket prices: From R$212 Frequency: 35 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 to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Paris ↔ Lisbon, Portugal Paris ↔ Madrid, Spain Paris ↔ Geneva, Switzerland The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are: Perpignan ↔ Barcelona, Spain Paris ↔ Brussels, Belgium Paris ↔ Cologne, Germany

What are the most popular airports in France?

You can find trains 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

Bus, Train and Ferry in France | Refundable Tickets

What are the most popular routes to France?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Bordeaux - Paris	Average priceR$212	Average duration7h 55m	Daily departures35
Reims - Paris	Average priceR$75	Average duration1h 50m	Daily departures25
Metz - Paris	Average priceR$128	Average duration4h 40m	Daily departures20
Paris - Bayonne	Average priceR$300	Average duration10h 45m	Daily departures26
Paris - Lisbon	Average priceR$549	Average duration1d 3h	Daily departures79
Paris - Tours	Average priceR$118	Average duration3h 20m	Daily departures28
Montpellier - Paris	Average priceR$300	Average duration12h 40m	Daily departures26
Perpignan - Barcelona	Average priceR$590	Average duration1h 25m	Daily departures2
Paris - Madrid	Average priceR$481	Average duration18h 30m	Daily departures52
Paris - Rouen	Average priceR$81	Average duration2h 20m	Daily departures34

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R$284. 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:
Bordeaux ↔ Paris (average: R$212)
Reims ↔ Paris (average: R$75)
Metz ↔ Paris (average: R$128)
What is the best way to travel around France?
While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore France:
- Bus: 13699 routes
- Carpool: 4939 routes
- Train: 42 routes
- Ferry: 23 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 timetables 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 get from Bordeaux to Paris by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bordeaux to Paris
Travel time: 7h 55m
Ticket prices: From R$212
Frequency: 35 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 to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Paris ↔ Lisbon, Portugal
Paris ↔ Madrid, Spain
Paris ↔ Geneva, Switzerland
The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Perpignan ↔ Barcelona, Spain
Paris ↔ Brussels, Belgium
Paris ↔ Cologne, Germany
What are the most popular airports in France?
You can find trains 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