Paris City Buses
One of the easiest and most convenient ways of getting around Paris is by bus. The buses in Paris travel 60 day routes and 40 night ones.
The advantages of Paris buses are well known: they are quick for short distances and offer scenic views of the city during the ride. Many lines pass through the city center, along the quays of the Seine, and through historic districts.
The disadvantages are no secret: long journeys, especially during rush hour, can throw off your entire day's plans. In summary, for long distances, the metro and the RER are the preferred options.
Schedules & timetables
The schedules & timetables of buses in Paris vary greatly depending on the different bus routes. Generally, they start at 5:30 am and finish at 8:30 pm from Monday - Saturday, although the main bus routes run until 12:30 am. Furthermore, Certain buses don't run on Sundays or on public holidays.
To find out about a specific route we recommend checking the bus stop of the line you're interested in. Here, you’ll find information on its frequency, the daily schedule, and the first bus and the last bus of that line.
Night buses (Noctilien)
Noctilien are night buses that run from 12:30 am until 5:30 am. During the weekends, buses normally run every 10 – 15 minutes, and during the week every 15 – 30 minutes. They have an N in front of their usual number.
Fares
There are different types of transport tickets: the single-journey called t+ ticket, and the weekly or monthly travel cards called Paris Visite and Passe Navigo.
We recommend purchasing the bus ticket before getting on the bus at any of the subway stations or in a newsagent. If you don’t have a ticket, you can purchase one directly from the bus driver with an extra charge of € 0.20 (US$ 0.21). However, these tickets cannot be used on other transport systems.
