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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 3 buses that leave Paris Orly Airport for Brussels on Thu, Jul 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 276 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
98080
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
98080
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $273.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $482 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $451 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels costing on average $482 (€396).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€42). The journey takes 4h 34m versus 4h 4m 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.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Orly Airport to Brussels buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 4h25 | 1:10 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h40 | 5:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
98080 | 1:40 PM Orly, Rue Clément Ader (Parking Autocars Orly Ouest) | 5h30 | 7:10 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:31, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 4:31 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Dedicated to surrealist René Magritte, this popular museum presents major works and context for one of Belgium’s most celebrated artists.
Leading comic art museum in a Horta-designed building, highlighting Tintin, the Smurfs, and Belgium’s influential comics culture.
Grand square at Brussels’ heart, lined with ornate guildhalls and lively events, perfect for first-time visitors and evening atmosphere.
Large urban park with the triumphal arch, museums, and wide lawns, excellent for walking, picnics, and classic city photographs.
Popular hilltop viewpoint and garden terrace with one of the best panoramas over central Brussels, especially at sunset.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery and onion, often served with fries. A Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in mussel season.
Double-fried potato fries, traditionally served in paper cones with sauces. They are a point of national pride and central to everyday Belgian street food.
A rich beef and onion stew braised with Belgian dark beer. It is a beloved comfort dish found in traditional Brussels restaurants.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant by chef Karen Torosyan, celebrated for pâté en croûte and inventive fine dining in an intimate setting.
Elegant Belle Époque brasserie serving refined Belgian classics, seafood and game in a grand old-world dining room.
Famous casual stop for Brussels waffles with many toppings. Popular, fast-moving and central for a classic sweet local treat.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi) -> Brussels Central Station, Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Orly Airport to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris Orly Airport to Brussels buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) station pair, with some services arriving at Brussels, Gare Du Midi. Use this guide to compare Paris Orly Airport and Brussels 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.
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