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Overview: Bus from Dover to Paris
United Kingdom
France
Buses from Dover to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 21:12. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 7h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £17
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 1:25 |
Last bus 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £17
Why should you book Dover to Paris coaches with Omio?
Sindbad operates all coaches services from Dover to Paris.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Dover to Paris.
Why book with Omio vs Sindbad?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Sindbad with all available travel options, which are flight and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Dover to Paris.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight and train to find the ideal travel option from Dover to Paris.
Bus providers: Sindbad from Dover to ParisYou can travel by bus between Dover to Paris with Sindbad for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Sindbad
About
Sindbad is a leading Polish bus company specializing in international coach services across Europe. Established in 1983, it has grown to operate a fleet of over 120 modern coaches, primarily Setra brand, with an average age of under three years. Sindbad connects over 400 cities in 17 countries, including popular routes to Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. The company is known for its comfortable buses, which often include amenities like Wi-Fi, air conditioning, restrooms, and entertainment systems. Sindbad also employs both a driver and a pilot on each coach to ensure smooth journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Sindbad Duration
7h 25m
Cheapest Sindbad Price
£53
Sindbad frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior reservation recommended.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require prior arrangement.
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Things to do in Paris
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- Must visit
Musée d'Orsay
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
- Recommended
Musée de l'Orangerie
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
- Must visit
Montmartre
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
- Must visit
Champs-Élysées
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
- Must visit
Le Marais
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Soupe à l’oignon
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
- Gluten-free
Confit de canard
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Le Jules Verne
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Crêperie Josselin
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Le Train Bleu
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Euro (€)
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-40 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €2.50-5 for a coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
Île-de-France Mobilités
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 2,55 €
- Day pass
- 12,00 €
To the city centre
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Place de la Bastille, Paris
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Use the Île-de-France Mobilités app or a Navigo Easy pass to buy and store tickets digitally for metro, train and RER journeys.
- Card payment works for ticket purchase, but contactless bank card tap-in is not the standard way to enter the Paris metro or RER.
Coaches from Dover to Paris
There are a number of different coach companies offering services between Dover in the UK and Paris in France. There are options for direct journeys while others involve at least one change; however, all journeys involve a ferry crossing. The fastest journey is generally just under seven hours.
Which coach companies travel from Dover to Paris?
Customers have many coach operators to choose from when booking a journey from Dover to Paris. Most direct journeys are operated by Eurolines. Ouibus also offers direct services to Paris, which are overnight on this route. For routes that involve a change of buses, two operators run different parts of the journey, usually National Express and Eurolines.
How long is the coach from Dover to Paris?
The journey time from Dover to Paris varies depending on the operator and departure time. The fastest journey time is found on direct daytime services, about six hours and 50 minutes. Direct night services often take around seven hours and 40 minutes. Services with a change at London Victoria have a journey time of roughly between 11 and 13 hours.
How many coaches are there from Dover to Paris?
Coaches from Dover leave regularly throughout the day. There are plenty of early starts, departing between 7 and 9 a.m. There are also lunchtime journeys, departing around noon, with services running through the afternoon as well. There are overnight journeys, which leave from Dover around 9 p.m., and services departing in the early hours of the morning as well.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Dover to Paris?
Departure coach station: Eurolines and Ouibus services leave from Dover, Eastern Docks, close to the waterfront, convenient for the ferry crossing and a 20-minute walk from Dover Priory Rail Station. Where National Express operates the first leg of a two-part journey, the stop is Whitfield, Honeywood Road, a 20-minute journey from the railway station via the 61A bus. At Eastern Docks, passengers will find a services building with vending machines and various food and retail outlets.
Arrival coach station: All services arrive at Paris Gare Routière Galliéni, conveniently located not far from the centre of the city, a six-minute walk from Galliéni Metro station. There are facilities for buying tickets and parking vehicles at the arrival station.
FAQs: Dover to Paris coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Paris by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Dover to Paris can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Dover to Paris is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Dover to Paris is 7h 25m to travel the 264 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Dover to Paris leaves at 1:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Dover to Paris leaves at 21:12.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Dover to Paris with Sindbad. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Dover to Paris, you can count on Sindbad for the best way to get you to Paris. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Dover and Paris and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Folkestone, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Paris, located 0 away from the city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dover and Paris including taking a flight and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Dover to Paris:
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Dover to Paris for coach company Sindbad.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Dover to Paris depends on the coach companies:
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Sindbad.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Dover to Paris.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Dover to Paris:
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Dover to Paris:
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Dover to Paris. The following conditions apply:
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Dover to Paris with the following coach company: Sindbad
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Dover to Paris with the following coach company: Sindbad.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Dover to Paris with the following coach company: Sindbad.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Paris
Most Dover to Paris buses use the Folkestone to Paris station pair. Use this guide to compare Dover and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Dover
Arrival bus stations in Paris
Which Paris station do buses from Dover arrive at?
Buses from Dover to Paris arrive at Paris. Paris is from Paris city centre.
Paris
City-centre transport
Getting to Paris from Paris city centre
BusN11, N33 · 18m · every ~3 min
318 · 20m · £3 · every ~12 min
56 · 31m · £3 · every ~9 min
Subway1 · 16m · £3 · every ~30 min
Paris bus station facilities and services
Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food and cafe options available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs located near the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paris.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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