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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Brussels
Omio 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)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $428 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 $110 (€89).
A bus is $403 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average $428 (€348).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Brussels
How to get from Paris to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 503378:00 PM3h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:35 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 503378:00 PM3h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:35 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SN36349:55 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:55 AMBrussels Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
Other options
7069 · 98686:45 PM2h23Paris Gare du Nord9:08 PMBrussels-Midi$841One-way1 transfer- 94715:25 PM1h35Paris Gare du Nord7:00 PMBrussels-Midi$971One-way0 transfers
- 93715:25 PM1h35Paris Gare du Nord7:00 PMBrussels-Midi$1011One-way0 transfers
- 14458:55 PM3h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$251One-way0 transfers
- 514977:00 PM3h50Paris, Porte Maillot10:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$251One-way0 transfers
- 503292:00 PM3h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$311One-way0 transfers
- SN36328:30 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMBrussels Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
- SN36308:55 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:55 AMBrussels Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
BA305 · BA3882:15 PM5h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:15 PMBrussels Airport$7441One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Paris to Brussels
Travelers journey between Paris and Brussels frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Paris to Brussels by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Paris include Gare du Nord train station, Charles de Gaulle airport, and Paris' Gallieni Port Bagnolet and Gare Paris Bercy bus stations.
Trains from Paris to Brussels | Buses from Paris to Brussels | Flights from Paris to Brussels
Paris to Brussels Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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Bus |
€13 |
3:40 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Train |
€46 |
1:22 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Flight |
€114 |
3:00 h |
1 Month Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Paris to Brussels?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Brussels
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Brussels. Buses traveling from Paris to Brussels depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Gare Routière Bercy bus station and take at least 3:40 h to arrive at either Brussels' Gare du Midi, Gare du Nord, or Rue de France. Approximately 40 buses travel from Paris to Brussels every day with the first bus departing Paris at 7:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Brussels include Ouibus, Flixbus, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Brussels
Taking a train is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Brussels. Traveling from Paris to Brussels by high-speed Thalys train is approximately 2:20 h faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from Paris to Brussels depart from Paris Gare du Nord and take 1:22 h to arrive at Brussels-Midi train station. Over 20 trains travel from Paris to Brussels every day with the first train departing Paris at 6:00 a.m. All trains traveling from Paris to Brussels are run by Thalys.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Brussels
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Brussels. While buses traveling from Paris to Brussels take approximately 2:20 h longer than traveling by train, buses are also €33 cheaper on average. Brussels Airlines also offers one direct flight from Paris to Brussels per day; however, taking a flight is even more expensive than traveling by train and takes longer when traveling to and from Paris and Brussels' airports is taken into consideration.
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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 $110 (€89).
A bus is $403 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average $428 (€348).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Alibus, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Vueling, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Brussels by flight.
- 27 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Alibus, EuroCity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 32 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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