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Buses to and from Paris: Find the cheapest tickets
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To travel to Paris, choose to travel with Alsa by bus, enjoying a fast, comfortable, and pleasant journey. Only with Alsa can you travel to Paris by bus with the best price guaranteed. Furthermore, if you buy at www.alsa.es in advance, you can take advantage of our cheapest price offers.
Paris, the city of light, of love... offers visitors all its splendor. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Everyone knows the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum, but you can also enjoy somewhat lesser-known places, such as the Latin Quarter. The magnificent Palace of Versailles or the small Statue of Liberty, on the banks of the Seine, are two other places worth admiring.
Bus stations
Paris-Orly Airport
It is the designated area for long-distance bus parking and stops, as well as intermodal services, strategically located to connect the airport's four terminals with national and international routes.
- Location: Avenue de l'Union, 94390, Orly, France (Parking Sector P4C).
- Public transport connections:
- Train (OrlyVal): Free connection via the parking shuttle (Navette P4) that takes you to terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4, where you can take the OrlyVal to Antony station (RER B).
- Metro: Line 14 (Aéroport d'Orly Station). It is the fastest and most modern connection to central Paris (Châtelet, Gare de Lyon).
- Train (RER C): Pont de Rungis Station (connected via the "Go C Paris" shuttle bus).
- City/special bus:
- OrlyBus: Direct connection to Place Denfert-Rochereau in central Paris.
- Local lines (RATP): 183, 91.10, and 191.10.
- Long distance: Main stop for Alsa, FlixBus, and BlaBlaCar Bus.
Valenton - Park Valenton
It is a transport logistics platform located southeast of Paris, designed to serve as a layover and transfer point for long-distance buses, offering an efficient alternative to the saturated terminals in the city center.
- Location: Rue Aminata Traoré 4, 94460, Valenton, France.
- Public transport connections:
- Train (RER D): The nearest station is Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, located about 2 km away. From there, you can connect directly to central Paris (Gare de Lyon and Châtelet-Les Halles) in about 20 minutes.
- City bus (RATP/Île-de-France Mobilités): - Line 430: Connects the area with the RER station.
- Lines J1/J2: Local connections within the Valenton and Villeneuve area.
- Metro: No direct connection. The most accessible metro station by bus is Pointe du Lac (Line 8) in Créteil.
- Long distance: Stopping point and operations base for Alsa and other international passenger transport services.
Charenton
It is a key stop on the Paris beltway, used by international operators to facilitate quick access to the capital from the A4 motorway, allowing passengers to connect immediately to the center via metro and tram.
- Location: Avenue de la Porte de Charenton (stopping area near the Boulevard Périphérique), 75012, Paris, France.
- Public transport connections:
- Metro: Line 8 (Porte de Charenton Station). Crosses Paris from southeast to northwest, connecting directly to Bastille, Opéra, and Concorde.
- Tram: Line T3a (Porte de Charenton Station). Runs along the entire southern belt of Paris.
- City bus (RATP): Lines 77, 87, and 111. Line 87 is very useful for going directly to Gare de Lyon and the city center.
- Train: It does not have a direct train station, but via metro line 8 or bus 87, you can reach Gare de Lyon in 10-15 minutes.
- Long distance: Regular stopping point for Alsa, FlixBus, and international services.
Champigny
It is a technical and passenger stop located in a service and logistics area, situated about 250 meters from the old stop, facilitating access to the outskirts of Paris without needing to enter the central urban area.
- Location: Avenue des Grands Godets 66, 94500, Champigny-sur-Marne, France.
- Public transport connections:
- Train (RER E): The nearest station is Villiers-sur-Marne - Le Plessis-Trévise (about 2 km away). From there, you can connect directly to Haussmann-Saint-Lazare station (central Paris) and Gare du Nord/Magenta.
- City bus (RATP):
- Line 308: Connects the area with nearby train stations (Villiers-sur-Marne and Champigny-Saint-Maur).
- Line 208b: Provides service in the surroundings of the industrial and commercial area.
- Metro: No direct connection. It is necessary to take a bus to Créteil - L'Échat station (Line 8) or Mairie de Montreuil (Line 9).
- Long distance: Stopping point for Alsa and other international long-haul route operators.
Bercy Seine
It is the main long-distance bus terminal in the French capital, located in the heart of the Bercy Park. It serves as the central hub for international connections, linking Paris to hundreds of European destinations through an infrastructure exclusively dedicated to road transport.
- Location: 210 Quai de Bercy, 75012, Paris, France. (Located within the Bercy Park, accessed by going down stairs or ramps from the bridge or the park).
- Public transport connections:
- Metro: Lines 6 and 14 (Bercy Station). Line 14 is automatic and very fast for getting to the center (Châtelet) or Gare de Lyon.
- Train (SNCF): Gare de Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (right next door) and Gare de Lyon (about 10-12 minutes on foot or one metro stop away).
- City bus (RATP): Lines 24, 71, 77, 87 and N32/N35 (night buses). Line 24 is excellent for an affordable tourist route, as it passes by the main monuments along the Seine.
- Long distance: Main terminal for FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and many international operators.
Massy Palaiseau
It is one of the most strategic intermodal hubs in the Île-de-France region, serving as the southern gateway to Paris and efficiently connecting international buses with the high-speed and commuter rail network.
- Location: Avenue Raymond Aron, 91300, Massy, France. (Located in the "Vilmorin" sector of the station, near the walkway linking the various railway terminals).
- Public transport connections:
- Train (RER): Lines B and C (Massy-Palaiseau Station). Line B connects directly to central Paris and Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports.
- Train (SNCF - TGV): Massy TGV Station (adjacent). High-speed connections that avoid passing through the terminal stations in central Paris.
- City/regional bus: Lines from the Transessonne network and RATP (lines 119, 196, 199, 319, 399).
- Long distance: Main stopping point for Alsa, FlixBus, and BlaBlaCar Bus.
- Airport Shuttle (Navette Aéroport): Bus 91.10 directly connecting to Paris-Orly Airport.
FAQs
To travel, you need to present your ticket (digital or printed) and the identification document you used to identify yourself as a passenger at the time of purchase. If you have applied any discount to the purchase, you must present the corresponding supporting documentation.
You can carry one suitcase or backpack of up to 20 kg for free. If you need to add extra luggage, you can add up to 25 kg in a single item, starting from €5 per journey.
Additionally, inside the bus, you can carry one small accessory or handbag for free, which must fit in the overhead compartments above the seats.
Yes, you can take bicycles on the bus. This service has a supplement of €10. Bicycles must be packed in a bag suitable for transport. We recommend that the front wheel of the bicycle be disassembled and packed in the bag.
Cardboard box packaging will not be accepted, only transport bags. We have bike covers available for only €15; ask at the ticket office of your nearest point of sale. Remember to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Check all the details.
Yes, pets can travel on the bus, on Comfort and Supra buses, but they cannot travel on double-decker buses.
The animal must travel in its own carrier in the bus's luggage hold. Check for more details about the conditions.
Yes, there are buses that offer adapted spaces for people with reduced mobility in wheelchairs (PMRSR).
It is necessary to book these spaces more than 36 hours in advance to ensure their availability. Check all the details .
Online. Through the official Alsa website (www.alsa.es) or its mobile app.
At bus stations where Alsa has a ticket office and/or self-service ticket machines.
At Alsa, we offer various payment options that may vary depending on the amount and the service.
Generally, you can always pay with a credit/debit card and with your Alsa Plus balance through all our sales channels (website, app, ticket offices, and self-service machines).
Additionally, you can also pay with cash at our ticket offices and at most of our self-service machines. On our online channels, we often accept payments with Apple Pay, PayPal, and Bizum.
Generally, you can buy your ticket up to 6 months in advance. For high-demand routes (holidays, long weekends), it's recommended to buy it as far in advance as possible to secure your seat and also benefit from better prices.
It's not necessary to print your ticket. Alsa allows you to travel by presenting your ticket in digital format on your mobile device (phone or tablet).
The possibility of changing or canceling a ticket, as well as the conditions and possible charges, depend on the fare you purchased.
You can manage changes and cancellations through the Alsa website, the mobile app, at ticket offices, or by calling customer service.
If you have a problem with your ticket (for example, you didn't receive it, there was an error in the information, etc.), we recommend:
- Check your spam/junk mail folder.
- Go to the Manage Your Ticket section on the Alsa website.
- Contact Alsa customer service.
Yes, if you arrive late for the bus and it has already departed, you lose the right to travel with that ticket and you won't be entitled to a refund. It's essential to be at the station or bus stop with enough time.
If you're not going to arrive, change or cancel your ticket. Many Alsa tickets can be changed or canceled up to two hours before departure. If you're an Alsa Plus member, you have better change and cancellation conditions .
It is recommended to arrive at the station or bus stop 15 minutes before departure time. For international routes or during peak periods, it is advisable to arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
We regret that our service did not meet your expectations and understand how annoying it can be when schedules are not met as planned.
Although we make every effort to maintain our schedules, sometimes external factors such as traffic or the number of stops can affect transit and arrival times.
If the delay is significant or due to a reason for which Alsa is responsible, please let us know through our contact channels and we will get in touch with you.
The suspension or cancellation of your trip is not something that usually happens, but it is true that there may be specific and exceptional situations where it may occur.
If your bus is canceled, Alsa may have contacted you to inform you of this and how to proceed. If not, and your trip has been canceled, please contact us through Customer Service so we can help you immediately.
Yes, we have a loyalty program called Alsa Plus . By joining, you can:
- Earn points for every ticket you purchase.
- Redeem those points for discounts on future tickets or for free tickets.
- Access exclusive offers and promotions.
- Free ticket changes and cancellations.
You must contact us as soon as possible using the lost & found goods form , providing all the details of your item and where you lost it. We will do our best to find it and will contact you with all the information we have so you can recover it!
You can contact Alsa through our contact forms . We'll answer all your questions and resolve any issues you may have.
