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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 22 m
Average
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
264 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels for Paris every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 164 miles (264 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 22 min | |
Average train ticket price | $102 (€90) | |
Train frequency | 19 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 19 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Thalys, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB, SNCF | TGV or SNCF | TER |
Trains from Brussels to Paris cover the 164 miles (264 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 22 min with our travel partners like Thalys, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB, SNCF | TGV or SNCF | TER. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $42 (€37), but the average price of train tickets is $102 (€90). Travelers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
For as little as $42 (€37) you can travel by train between Brussels and Paris with Thalys and SNCB. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Brussels and Paris with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Train information from Brussels to Paris with Thalys:
Trains in Europe are an efficient way to travel between cities. A number of companies offer domestic and international train routes. All trains traveling from Brussels to Paris are operated by Thalys or SNCF TGV. There are usually 23 Thalys trains traveling from Brussels to Paris every day of the week. SNCF's TGV trains also make the journey 4-6 times per day on Saturdays and Sundays. All Thalys trains are direct. All SNCF TGV trains require a transfer in Lille. Thalys journeys usually take only 1:22 h to arrive in Paris, while TGV trains take 1:57 h since a transfer is required. The first train of the day usually departs Brussels at 6:09 a.m. while the last leaves at 9:17 p.m. All Brussels to Paris trains depart from Bruxelles-Midi train station and arrive at Paris Gare du Nord.
Trains from Brussels to Paris usually depart from Gare du Midi train station. This station is centrally located within Brussels and can be easily reached via line 2 or 6 of the metro. There is a car park conveniently situated below the station, which is ideal for those arriving at the station by private car. The station can be reached by tram line 3, 4 and 51, or bus routes 27, 78, 49 and 50. Taxi ranks are situated a short walking distance from the station.
Trains from Brussels to Paris usually terminate at Paris Gare du Nord. The station is situated in the city center and is well-served by public transport. In addition, taxi ranks are located just outside the main entrance of the station. The station may be reached via bus or metro. Shuttle buses also operate services to the station. From around midnight until the early hours of the morning, there are night bus services operated by Noctilien.
Paris, the capital of France, is well-known for its world-class fashion boutiques, and fine dining restaurants. Its cityscape features many iconic buildings that are well worth a visit, including the Eiffel Tower, L’Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre-Coeur basilica.
When departing from Brussels, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-Nord and Bruxelles-Central. When arriving in Paris, you can end your trip in train stations like Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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