- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
Cheapest price
$151
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duffel to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duffel to Paris will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $151.
Of the 1 trains that leave Duffel for Paris on Fri, Jun 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duffel to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $373 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Duffel to Paris:
A bus is $117 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duffel to Paris costing on average $146 (€121).
A bus is $344 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duffel to Paris costing on average $373 (€309).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
You'll arrive about 1h 46m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 4h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $146 (€121) compared to roughly $67 (€55) 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.
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 Duffel to Paris trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:04 AM Duffel | 2h41 | 9:45 AM Paris | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Duffel to Paris run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $141 (€117) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $141 (€117) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
Housed in a former railway station, this museum is renowned for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and Renoir.
A landmark modern and contemporary art museum known for its bold inside-out architecture and major collections of 20th- and 21st-century art.
A historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, viewpoints, and village-like streets, still one of the most atmospheric areas to explore on foot.
A lively central neighborhood known for elegant mansions, boutiques, museums, and a dense network of charming old streets.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, ideal for a classic city walk.
A buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple and one of the city’s most iconic bakery items.
A classic Parisian sandwich of baguette, butter, and ham, prized for its simplicity and sold in many traditional bakeries.
Traditional French onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese, strongly associated with Paris bistros.
Grand historic restaurant inside Gare De Lyon, known for ornate interiors and classic French cuisine in an upscale setting.
Well-known bistro with Provençal influences, popular for its lively courtyard, classic dishes, and generous desserts.
Established crêperie admired for high-quality Breton galettes and crêpes in a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Paris is expensive for hotels and dining. Bakeries, markets, and fixed-price lunches help keep daily costs down.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. A small tip is appreciated: round up in cafes, leave 5-10% for great service, and round up for taxis.
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Paris Gare du Nord, Paris -> Chatelet-Les Halles, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duffel to Paris 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Duffel to Paris trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Duffel and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Duffel is 1 km from Duffel city centre. Public transport options include:
Duffel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Duffel.
ATMs are available at Duffel.
Available at Duffel: Parking, WC.
Available at Duffel: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duffel.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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