The Palace of Versailles

Coach day trips from Paris

Without a car, a coach is the easiest way out of Paris for the day. Here are the five most popular trips, from half-days to long full days.

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Trip Distance Total time Best for
Versailles about 20 km half day First visit
Giverny about 75 km half day Gardens, art
Loire Valley about 2 h drive 11–12 h History, architecture
Mont Saint-Michel several hours 12–14 h The big classic
Bruges about 3.5 h about 13 h Another country
Disneyland Paris about 40 min full day Families
Most bookedVersaillesHalf dayPalace + gardensFirst visitRead guide Mont Saint-MichelLong dayAbbey + villageBucket listRead guide Loire ValleyFull dayChambord, ChenonceauCastlesRead guide

Early start: long trips leave between 6:30 and 8 am. Pick a hotel near the meeting point, usually in the center.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best half-day trip from Paris?

Versailles or Giverny: both are under 90 minutes away and leave your afternoon or evening free.

Bruges Bruges day trip from Paris by coach: about 3.5 hours each way, canals, the Belfry and the Market Square, an optional canal cruise. Timing and tips. Read guide Disneyland shuttle Disneyland Paris shuttle from central Paris: round-trip coach with park tickets, private transfer or RER A train. Journey time, pick-up points and tips. Read guide Giverny Giverny day trip from Paris: Claude Monet's house and gardens, the water lily pond, a half-day trip or combined with Versailles. Season and tips. Read guide Loire Valley Loire Valley day trip from Paris: Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise in one day, entry tickets included on some tours, timing and tips. Read guide Mont Saint-Michel Mont Saint-Michel day trip from Paris by coach: travel time, self-guided or guided, tides, the shuttle to the Mount and tips to make the most of a long day. Read guide Versailles Versailles day trip from Paris: palace and gardens with transport, a skip-the-line guided tour or a deluxe minibus. Timing, tips and tickets. Read guide

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Versailles Versailles day trip from Paris: palace and gardens with transport, a skip-the-line guided tour or a deluxe minibus. Timing, tips and tickets. Read guide Mont Saint-Michel Mont Saint-Michel day trip from Paris by coach: travel time, self-guided or guided, tides, the shuttle to the Mount and tips to make the most of a long day. Read guide Loire Valley Loire Valley day trip from Paris: Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise in one day, entry tickets included on some tours, timing and tips. Read guide Paris Hop on hop off Paris: Tootbus or Big Bus, routes and stops (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame), 24–72 hour tickets and the optional Seine river cruise. Read guide Roissybus Roissybus explained: the direct bus from Charles de Gaulle airport to Opéra, journey time, and alternatives (RER B, shuttles, private transfer) by arrival time. Read guide Orly to Paris Orly airport to Paris: the former Orlybus, metro line 14, tram T7, shared shuttle and private transfer. Journey options, luggage and tips by arrival time. Read guide Seine river cruise Seine river cruise in Paris: independent comparison of the sightseeing companies (Bateaux Mouches, Vedettes du Pont Neuf, Batobus), piers, duration and bus combos. Read guide