Paris Buses

Despite the fact that during peak hours there is usually a lot of traffic and traffic jams, getting around Paris by bus can be a good idea. In the end, as a tourist we are generally not in such a hurry (unless we are late at the Paris Airport) and from the bus window we can admire the buildings of the city.

You can go from one point of interest to another by getting on a bus, check the routes at the stops near your hotel and confirm the schedules of the season.

Paris public buses

Paris is served by 59 bus routes, which complements very well with the different metro stops.

In general, almost all the lines start working at 7am until around 8.30pm. Some routes, those that link the most important train or metro stations, work until just over midnight.

You will find simple stops marked with a sign and more complete stops with a bench, a glass booth and an electronic screen where you can see how much time is left for the next bus.

Attention: during Sundays and holidays the routes work with fewer buses.

You can see here the Map of bus routes in Paris .

Prices / Rates

The single ticket costs €2.10, it is the Pass Ticket t+ (€2 if you buy it when you get on board).

Pass Ticket t+ ticket on board the bus, it costs a few cents more and also does not give you the advantage of transferring to the metro, tram and train. So we recommend buying your tickets before boarding at the machines in the metro stations or at street newspaper and tobacco stalls.

You can also use other passes such as the Paris Visite (tourist pass for all public transport). The Navigo Pass (indicated for longer stays)

Paris bus network map

You can also use other passes such as the Paris Visite (tourist pass for all public transport). The Navigo Pass (indicated for longer stays).

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Night buses (Noctilien)

The regular lines make their last run relatively early, but from 00.30am to 5.30am, Paris keeps moving with 42 lines throughout the city.

You will see that the number of the night bus has an “N” at the beginning, a quick way to identify them.

Hop-on hop-off tour buses

several tourist buses in Paris that you can get on and get off as many times as you want at all the stops they have at the most important tourist spots in the city.

They are not the cheapest option to get around, but they are comfortable, fun and include an audio guide. You can buy your ticket here.