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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $539.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $539 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Paris to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Brussels:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Brussels costing on average $108.
A bus is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 4h 12m versus 4h 0m 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.
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.
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.
- 1433
1:30 PM 4h00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1433
1:30 PM 4h00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
SN363410:15 AM 0h55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 11:10 AM Brussels Airport $314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9393
9:23 PM 1h24 Paris Gare du Nord 10:47 PM Brussels-Midi $83 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9389
8:53 PM 1h24 Paris Gare du Nord 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi $83 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9489
8:53 PM 1h24 Paris Gare du Nord 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 50918
2:10 PM 5h10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 7:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1407
11:00 AM 3h45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 2:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - 50321
11:30 AM 3h45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 3:15 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
- SN3632
8:25 AM 1h00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 9:25 AM Brussels Airport $314 1 One-way 0 transfers - KL2002+
KL17036:55 AM 3h15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 10:10 AM Brussels Airport $340 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL2022+KL1707
6:10 PM 4h10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 10:20 PM Brussels Airport $340 1 One-way 1 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 $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Brussels costing on average $108.
A bus is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 25 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Alibus, TGV, Intercity, TER | SNCF to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Vueling, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Global Supply Systems, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Brussels by flight.
- 30 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa.
- 29 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Alibus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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