- Must visit
Louvre Museum
World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and grand palace interiors. Timed tickets are strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord 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 du Nord will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 52 trains that leave Brussels-Central for Paris Gare du Nord on Thu, May 28, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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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9328Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $132 (€107).
A bus is $317 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $334 (€269).
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 23m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 3h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€107) compared to roughly $80 (€64) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2140+ 9486 | 8:24 PM Brussels-Central | 1h51 | 10:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2090+ 9388 | 8:54 PM Brussels-Central | 1h48 | 10:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9388 | 9:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h26 | 10:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
2277+ 9302 | 6:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 8:13 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3727+ 9304 | 6:48 AM Brussels-Central | 1h48 | 8:36 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3428+ 9308 | 7:23 AM Brussels-Central | 1h47 | 9:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2427+ 9310 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Central | 1h52 | 9:45 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2427+ 9410 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Central | 1h52 | 9:45 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2128+ 9414 | 8:24 AM Brussels-Central | 1h48 | 10:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7401+ 9316 | 8:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7401+ 9416 | 8:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2429+ 9422 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2429+ 9322 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9422 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9322 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3431+ 9326 | 10:23 AM Brussels-Central | 1h47 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3431+ 9426 | 10:23 AM Brussels-Central | 1h47 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9426 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h28 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9326 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h28 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2080+ 9328 | 10:54 AM Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 12:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2080+ 9428 | 10:54 AM Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 12:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9328 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h27 | 12:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9428 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h27 | 12:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2132+ 9338 | 12:24 PM Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9338 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h27 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2082+ 9340 | 12:54 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 2:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2082+ 9440 | 12:54 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 2:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9440 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 2:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9340 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 2:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2134+ 9450 | 2:24 PM Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 4:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9450 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h27 | 4:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3785+ 9352 | 2:56 PM Brussels-Central | 1h52 | 4:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9352 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h32 | 4:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3436+ 9356 | 3:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1h47 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9356 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h28 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2136+ 9362 | 4:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9362 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9464 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9364 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3439+ 9374 | 6:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3439+ 9474 | 6:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9474 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9374 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3789+ 9376 | 6:56 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3789+ 9476 | 6:56 PM Brussels-Central | 1h49 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9476 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9376 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2139+ 9380 | 7:24 PM Brussels-Central | 1h50 | 9:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9380 | 7:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h31 | 9:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3790+ 9382 | 7:56 PM Brussels-Central | 1h48 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9382 | 8:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h28 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 4:24 AM |
Last train 8:48 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare du Nord — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare du Nord trip today.
World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and grand palace interiors. Timed tickets are strongly recommended.
Major art museum in a former railway station, celebrated for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. Advance booking is commonly recommended.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum known for its inside-out architecture and strong permanent collection. Timed entry may be required for exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district of village lanes, artists' corners, stairways, and famous city views. A classic walk near Gare du Nord.
One of Paris's most atmospheric neighborhoods, known for historic streets, boutiques, mansions, and lively pedestrian areas.
Famous grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best for iconic Parisian scale and evening lights.
A classic Parisian toasted ham and cheese sandwich, often topped with béchamel. It is a staple of Paris cafés and brasseries.
A brasserie favorite of grilled steak served with fries. It is one of the most iconic everyday dishes in Paris.
Traditional French onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, broth, bread, and melted cheese. It is especially associated with old Parisian dining.
A modern Paris brasserie with a strong reputation for well-executed French classics, quality ingredients, and a stylish relaxed atmosphere.
A respected traditional restaurant known for French regional cooking, generous portions, and an old-school neighborhood feel near the station area.
Historic-style bouillon near Gare du Nord serving classic French comfort dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Prices around Gare du Nord are high for France. Budget eats exist, but hotels, sit-down meals, and drinks are usually pricey.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes and bars.
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