Routes, stops and timetable 2026
All Tootbus and Big Bus stops, operating times and frequencies at a glance.
Both hop-on hop-off providers in Paris operate a circular route that connects all the major attractions. You can hop on and off as often as you like at each stop and continue on the next bus. A complete round trip takes around 2 hours.
Tootbus route and stops
Tootbus runs a circular route with 10 stops through the center of Paris. The buses are 100 percent electric and offer an audio guide in 10 languages. in 10 languages. The starting point is the stop at the Opéra.
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| # | Bus stop | Places of interest in the vicinity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opéra - Grands Magasins | Palais Garnier, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps |
| 2 | Musée du Louvre | Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Palais Royal |
| 3 | Notre Dame | Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle |
| 4 | Panthéon | Panthéon, Jardin du Luxembourg, Quartier Latin |
| 5 | Musée d'Orsay | Musée d'Orsay, Assemblée Nationale, Saint-Germain-des-Prés |
| 6 | Concorde | Place de la Concorde, Jardin des Tuileries, Orangerie |
| 7 | Champs Élysées - Arc | Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais |
| 8 | Trocadéro | Trocadéro, Palais de Chaillot, Musée de l'Homme |
| 9 | Tour Eiffel | Tour Eiffel, Champ de Mars |
| 10 | Pont des Invalides - Place de Finlande | Hôtel des Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, Grand Palais |
The route is a circular route. You can get on and off at any stop and get off again. Your ticket is valid for the entire period of validity.
Big Bus route and stops
Big Bus runs the Classic Route with 10 stops right across Paris. The red double-decker buses are electric and offer free WLAN on board. Starting point is the Big Bus Info Center near the Opéra.
| # | Bus stop | First bus | Last bus | Places of interest in the vicinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louvre Pyramid / Big Bus Info Center | 09:45 | 17:30 | Place Vendôme, Palais Royal, Pyramide du Louvre |
| 2 | Louvre - Pont des Arts | 10:00 | 17:37 | Institut de France, Hôtel des Monnaies, Musée du Louvre |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 10:15 | 17:50 | Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Panthéon, Conciergerie, Jardin du Luxembourg |
| 4 | Musée d'Orsay | 10:25 | 18:00 | Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée d'Orsay, Jardin des Tuileries, Musée Rodin |
| 5 | Champs-Élysées | 09:45 | 18:20 | Avenue Montaigne, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe |
| 6 | Grand Palais | 10:00 | 18:30 | Petit Palais, Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, Avenue Montaigne |
| 7 | Trocadéro | 10:10 | 18:40 | Musée de la Marine, Palais de Chaillot, L'Aquarium de Paris, Musée Guimet |
| 8 | Tour Eiffel | 09:45 | 18:50 | Champ de Mars, Palais de Tokyo, Tour Eiffel, Musée du Quai Branly |
| 9 | Champ de Mars | 09:50 | 18:55 | École Militaire, Champ de Mars, Hôtel des Invalides |
| 10 | Opéra Garnier | 09:45 | 19:30 | Opéra Garnier, Grands Boulevards |
The complete tour takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. Wheelchairs and baby carriages can be taken on all Big Bus buses.
Timetable and operating times
The operating times and frequencies depend on the season. In summer buses run more frequently and for longer, in winter somewhat less frequently. Here is the current timetable of both providers for 2026.
| Period | Operating hours | Tact |
|---|---|---|
| January - March | 09:30 - 17:00 | Every 15 min. |
| End of March - June | 09:30 - 18:30 | Every 10 min. |
| July - September | 09:30 - 19:00 | Every 7-10 min. |
| October - November | 09:30 - 18:30 | Every 10 min. |
| November - January | 09:30 - 17:00 | Every 10-12 min. |
All times refer to the departure at stop 1 (Opéra / Grands Magasins). Tootbus is not in operation from July 14 to 26, 2026.
| # | Bus stop | First bus | Last bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louvre Pyramid | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| 2 | Louvre - Pont des Arts | 10:00 | 17:37 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 10:15 | 17:50 |
| 4 | Musée d'Orsay | 10:25 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Champs-Élysées | 09:45 | 18:20 |
| 6 | Grand Palais | 10:00 | 18:30 |
| 7 | Trocadéro | 10:10 | 18:40 |
| 8 | Tour Eiffel | 09:45 | 18:50 |
| 9 | Champ de Mars | 09:50 | 18:55 |
| 10 | Opéra Garnier | 09:45 | 19:30 |
Buses run every 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the season and time of day. For a complete tour (approx. 2h 15 min.) you should board at the Louvre Pyramid at around 17:30 at the latest. at the Louvre Pyramid at the latest. The later times at the other stops apply to buses that only run partial routes.
Additional route on the water
Both providers offer a combined ticket that includes a boat trip on the Seine. includes. The trip takes about an hour and takes you past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and under the famous bridges of Paris.
With Tootbus, the boat trip is included in the „Must See Paris“ ticket and is operated operated by Vedettes de Paris. The boats leave from the foot of the Eiffel Tower (Port de Suffren) and depart from 10:45 to 18:30, approximately every 45 minutes.
Big Bus offers the boat trip as an upgrade for the „Essential“ and „Explore“ tickets.
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Tips for route planning
It pays to start early
The buses are less crowded in the morning and it's easier to find a place on the upper deck. Both providers start at around 9:30 to 9:45 am.
Best entry points
Most visitors start at the Opéra or the Eiffel Tower. If you want less waiting time, get on at one of the less frequented stops, for stops, for example at the Musée d'Orsay or Champ de Mars.
Set up the audio guide in advance
Tootbus also offers the audio guide via its own app. Download the app and the audio guide before the ride, then everything will work even without mobile data.
Making the most of multi-day tickets
For 48h and 72h tickets, it is advisable to ride the complete lap on the first day. round trip on the first day. On the following days, you can select individual stops and spend more time on site.
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