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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 31 trains that leave Brussels-Central for Paris Gare de Lyon on Wed, Jul 29, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
94148:43 AM1h22Brussels-Midi10:05 AMParis Gare du Nord$591One-way0 transfers- 932610:42 AM1h23Brussels-Midi12:05 PMParis Gare du Nord$591One-way0 transfers
- 94108:13 AM1h22Brussels-Midi9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord$591One-way0 transfers
- 93026:32 AM1h33Brussels-Midi8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord$591One-way0 transfers
- 94706:13 PM1h22Brussels-Midi7:35 PMParis Gare du Nord$701One-way0 transfers
- 94645:16 PM1h22Brussels-Midi6:38 PMParis Gare du Nord$821One-way0 transfers
- 94767:16 PM1h22Brussels-Midi8:38 PMParis Gare du Nord$1091One-way0 transfers
- 94148:43 AM1h22Brussels-Midi10:05 AMParis Gare du Nord$591One-way0 transfers
- 93706:13 PM1h22Brussels-Midi7:35 PMParis Gare du Nord$1091One-way0 transfers
- 93108:13 AM1h22Brussels-Midi9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord$1091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $54 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $66 (€66).
A bus is $184 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $196 (€196).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 7h 53m.
You'll arrive about 1h 51m sooner (1h 44m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $66 (€66) compared to roughly $65 (€65) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar, EuroCity.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9302 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 8:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9304 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9308 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 9:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9310 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9410 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9414 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9314 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9416 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9316 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9422 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9322 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9326 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 12:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9426 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 12:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9428 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9328 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9338 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 2:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9440 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 2:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9340 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 2:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9450 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 4:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9352 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 4:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9362 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9464 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 6:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9364 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 6:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9470 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 7:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9370 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 7:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9374 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 8:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9474 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 8:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9376 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 8:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9476 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 8:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9382 | 8:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9486 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9388 | 9:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
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Trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€25) but you can travel from only $8 (€8) by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€25) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, SNCB from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsEurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon from $8 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Most Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
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