There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Paris to Brussels by train
The train journey time between Paris and Brussels is around 1h 22m and covers a distance of around 307 km. Operated by Thalys, the Paris to Brussels train service departs from Paris Nord and arrives in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Typically 165 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to bus which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €75 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Brussels City Center - Midi Train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Paris and Brussels is 264 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €75 - €160.
The train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €290 and takes 3h 58m.
- Distance: 263.9 km
- Duration: 1h 22m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €75 - €160 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station hourly. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.
Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Brussels is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Paris to Brussels.
Brussels Airlines offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport.
Book your Paris to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 398+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.