- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and grand French collections. Timed entry is commonly required and advance booking is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 6 buses that leave Brussels Airport for Paris Gare du Nord on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 271 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $276 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $238 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 6h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:35 AM Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi) | 4h15 | 12:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 5h45 | 4:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 5h40 | 4:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 7h00 | 7:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 6h50 | 11:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 6h39 | 11:59 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 5h40 | 2:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 5h35 | 3:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 5h00 | 5:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 5h50 | 8:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 168 miles (271 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare du Nord — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare du Nord trip today.
World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and grand French collections. Timed entry is commonly required and advance booking is strongly advised.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir. Popular time slots often sell out.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic inside-out architecture and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions. Advance tickets are commonly recommended.
Atmospheric hilltop district of steep lanes, artists' corners, viewpoints, and village-like charm. One of the best areas in Paris for wandering and photography.
Paris's most famous avenue, linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Known for grand urban scenery, flagship stores, and major national events.
Historic central district known for elegant mansions, small streets, boutiques, and lively squares. Popular for walking and discovering a more intimate side of Paris.
A classic Paris café sandwich of toasted bread, ham, and melted cheese, often finished with béchamel. It is a staple of traditional brasseries and quick lunches.
One of the great French brasserie standards: grilled steak served with fries, often with peppercorn or béarnaise sauce. It is especially associated with everyday Paris dining.
Parisian onion soup made from slowly caramelized onions in rich broth, topped with bread and melted cheese. It is a historic comfort dish linked to the city’s markets and bistros.
Well-regarded modern brasserie in the 10th arrondissement offering polished versions of French comfort dishes with a warm, bustling atmosphere.
Established bistro near Gare du Nord with a strong reputation for traditional French cooking, especially seafood and regional dishes, served in an intimate classic setting.
Historic brasserie directly opposite Gare du Nord, known for classic French dishes, seafood, and Art Nouveau style. A dependable choice for a traditional Paris meal near the station.
Paris is expensive for tourists. Meals and coffee near Gare du Nord cost more than in many French cities, though budget options still exist.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving small change or about 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated but not required. Round up for taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare du Nord, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels Airport to Paris Gare du Nord buses use the Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Brussels Airport and Paris Gare du Nord bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
Brussels-Noord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Noord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Noord (in the station), Quick Brussels Noord (in the station), Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Noord.
Available at Brussels-Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Noord: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) is 8 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne): Elevators, ramps.
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