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Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique
Major fine-arts museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and key Belgian art collections in central Brussels.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 18 buses that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Brussels-Central on Sun, May 31, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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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1661
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1613
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1661
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $274 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $252 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central costing on average $274 (€221).
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 10m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $76 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 6m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:13AM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h20 | 11:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1699 | 10:20 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h00 | 1:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1613 | 11:05 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h08 | 2:13 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50448 | 11:15 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h50 | 3:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h10 | 3:35 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h25 | 3:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h55 | 4:05 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h50 | 6:05 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h20 | 7:50 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h05 | 8:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h25 | 12:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50428 | 9:55 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h00 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1661 | 11:20 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h20 | 2:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h25 | 3:35 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50918 · 83134 | 3:00 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h55 | 7:55 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1 transfer | |
50918 | 3:00 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h25 | 7:35 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h25 | 9:35 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels-Central run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Bruxelles-Central — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bruxelles-Central trip today.
Major fine-arts museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and key Belgian art collections in central Brussels.
Flagship museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting a large collection of surrealist paintings, drawings, and archives.
Celebrated music museum in the former Old England building, known for its instrument collection and striking Art Nouveau setting.
Elegant 19th-century covered arcade filled with historic storefronts and architecture, highly photogenic and central.
Refined square known for antiques, architecture, and a polished atmosphere that appeals to both locals and visitors.
Main royal park in the city center, ideal for a break between museums, palaces, and nearby historic sites.
Mussels steamed with white wine, herbs, or cream and served with fries. It is one of Belgium's most iconic comfort dishes and a classic Brussels meal.
A traditional Brussels mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. Vegetarian versions are common.
A rich Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with Belgian beer, onions, and mustard. It is a beloved hearty dish found across Brussels.
Respected Belgian restaurant serving refined traditional cuisine with a strong beer list. Cozy and intimate, ideal for a more polished local meal.
Legendary fine-dining institution in Brussels, known for elegant French-Belgian cuisine and a historic Art Nouveau setting.
Well-known old-school Belgian restaurant with generous portions, a rustic atmosphere, and strong local favorites such as carbonnade and stoemp.
Moderate for Western Europe. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not expected. Round up taxi fares.
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