- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 32 m
Buses on 18 Sept
3
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Montluçon to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montluçon to Paris will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 buses from Montluçon to Paris, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 48 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montluçon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £187.
Distance: 281 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £187 Average Price | £80 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montluçon to Paris:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Montluçon to Paris costing on average £53.
A train is £143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montluçon to Paris costing on average £187.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 44m 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Montluçon to Paris coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31100+ 3624 | 6:30 Montlucon | 4h01 | 10:31 Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 change | |
412006+ 860520+ 861391 | 9:55 Montlucon | 6h43 | 16:38 Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 2 changes | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Montluçon to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £23 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 19:06. The fastest coach covers the 281 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 281 km |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 1m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 19:06 |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
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.
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.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
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.
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