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There are 4 ways to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station by train, bus, car or plane

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Train  •  1h 29m

  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Thalys / ...

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Bus  •  4h 48m

  1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station BlaBlaCar Bus / ...

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Drive  •  2h 55m

  1. Drive from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station 302.6 km

Fly  •  3h 59m

  1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brussels (BRU) CDG - BRU

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The cheapest way to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 48m.

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The quickest way to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station is to train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 1h 29m.

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No, there is no direct train from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Bruxelles-Central via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

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The distance between Gare du Nord and Brussels Central Station is 261 km. The road distance is 302.6 km.

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The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €40 - €160.

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It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station, including transfers.

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Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.

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The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 3h 59m.

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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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Map of how to get from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station.
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  • Distance: 261.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Gare du Nord, Île-de-France, France and Brussels Central Station, Belgium?

Thalys operates a train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €70 - €150 and the journey takes 1h 24m. SNCF also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station hourly. Tickets cost €19 - €29 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €900
Rwandair Express
Website
rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€120 - €440
Train operators
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 24m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €150
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€70 - €110
Comfort
€85 - €120
Premium
€110 - €150
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Brussels South
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€25 - €35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Yes, the driving distance between Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station is 303 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Gare du Nord to Brussels Central Station.

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Rwandair Express and Brussels Airlines offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport.

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There are 1366+ hotels available in Brussels Central Station. Prices start at €45 per night.

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The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €12.

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