- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 to Brussels will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 16 buses that leave Paris for Brussels on Tue, Jun 16, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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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1433
98080
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FlixBus
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1657Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $430 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Brussels:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Brussels costing on average $111 (€89).
A bus is $405 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average $430 (€348).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (3h 0m by bus vs 4h 0m by car) and save roughly $54 (€44) compared to fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $79 (€64)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:13AM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Brussels buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1699 | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h50 | 1:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 3h35 | 1:10 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1613 | 10:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h58 | 2:13 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h05 | 3:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h50 | 8:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1657 | 8:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h55 | 12:00 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h15 | 12:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50428 | 9:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1466 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h00 | 1:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h00 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h20 | 5:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1433 | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h00 | 5:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h00 | 5:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50918 | 2:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h10 | 7:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
98080 | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h50 | 6:50 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50100 | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h50 | 12:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h25 | 1:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Brussels run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels -> Brussels Central Station, Brussels
Whenever the need arises to travel from Paris to Brussels, taking the bus is an excellent option to consider. Travelers can choose from 27-29 direct services during the week, and as many as 31 departures at weekends. And journey times aren't too long, varying from 3 hours 45 minutes to just over 6 hours.
Bus companies that cover the Paris to Brussels route include Eurolines (the major operator), and BlaBlaBus. Both companies offer direct bus services which run into the center of Brussels, and both operate a daily schedule.
Journey times will vary when taking buses to Brussels from Paris. The shortest journeys last around 3 hours 45 minutes, but direct buses can take over 6 hours to reach the Belgian capital.
The Paris to Brussels route is very well served by intercity bus operators. During the week, travelers can select from 27-29 direct options, and the numbers actually increase at weekends, to as many as 31 departures.
Departure Bus Station: Buses from Paris to Brussels leave from Bercy, La Defense, and the Gare Routiere Gallieni. Gallieni is the most convenient departure point for those in eastern Paris, and is best reached via Gallieni Metro station. La Defense is in Paris' western suburbs, and is connected to the center via trams, Metro and RER overground rail services (expect RER or Metro transfers to take 10-15 minutes). Bercy is the most central of the various departure points, and can be found at the intersection of Metro lines 6 and 14. So getting there won't be too challenging.
Arrival Bus Station: Most buses from Paris will arrive at either Brussels Midi or Brussels Nord (both are major stations on the city's rail and Metro network). Midi is connected to Brussels Midi Station, which offers easy connections to Brussels Airport, and is situated in one of the city's most popular accommodation districts. Nord is located in northern Brussels, and is less convenient for reaching major attractions or hotels. However, it is right next door to the Brussels Congress conference center, so may suit business travelers. A few buses also stop at Louvain Diestspoort 5275, in the attractive university city of Leuven - a few miles east of Brussels.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

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