There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
1h 38m€52–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 36m€11–28Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Paris295.2 km
3h 46m€18–20Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3h 53m€96–241Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
1h 55m€51–163Drive 295.7 km
- Drive from Brussels to Pariscar 295.7 km
3h 20m€45–65Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 24m€89–234Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
4h 23m€87–217Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRU - NCE
4h 40m€56–181
Brussels to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to France is to bus which costs €11 - €28 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to France is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €50 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to France. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to France. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Brussels and France is 311 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to France without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Brussels to France, including transfers.
Brussels to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to France is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €28 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and France?
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €8–25 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–600
Flights from Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–230
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–300
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €200–340
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–300
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €45–70
- 1st Class
- €95–160
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Brussels to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to France is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Brussels to France.
There are 22946+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.