The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 7 trains that leave Paris Gare Montparnasse for Brussels-Central on Thu, Aug 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.
7:55 AM1h22Paris Gare Montparnasse9:17 AMBrussels-Central$361One-way0 transfers
6:25 PM1h22Paris Gare Montparnasse7:47 PMBrussels-Central$361One-way0 transfers
4:48 AM1h26Paris Gare Montparnasse6:14 AMBrussels-Central$361One-way0 transfers
8:19 PM1h28Paris Gare Montparnasse9:47 PMBrussels-Central$431One-way0 transfers
7:19 PM1h28Paris Gare Montparnasse8:47 PMBrussels-Central$761One-way0 transfers
7:55 AM1h22Paris Gare Montparnasse9:17 AMBrussels-Central$361One-way0 transfers
6:25 PM1h22Paris Gare Montparnasse7:47 PMBrussels-Central$361One-way0 transfers
1:51 PM1h26Paris Gare Montparnasse3:17 PMBrussels-Central$1541One-way0 transfers
4:48 AM1h26Paris Gare Montparnasse6:14 AMBrussels-Central$361One-way0 transfers
8:19 PM1h28Paris Gare Montparnasse9:47 PMBrussels-Central$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central 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 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central costing on average $73.
A bus is $200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central costing on average $214.
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
The journey is about 2h 23m faster (1h 45m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly $7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 vs $80). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Eurostar, EuroCity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9303 | 6:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 7:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9305 | 6:49 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 8:14 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9309 | 7:23 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 8:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9411 | 7:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 9:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9315 | 8:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 9:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9317 | 8:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9321 | 9:24 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h23 | 10:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9423 | 9:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9429 | 10:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9329 | 10:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9333 | 11:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 12:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9435 | 11:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 1:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9439 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9339 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9351 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9451 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9459 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9359 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9363 | 4:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9463 | 4:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9369 | 5:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 6:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9371 | 5:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9471 | 5:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9375 | 6:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9475 | 6:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9381 | 7:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 8:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9481 | 7:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 8:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9387 | 8:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 9:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9487 | 8:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 9:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9393 | 9:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 10:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central
Trains from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 but you can travel from only $10 by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 8:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central trainsEurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity trains will get you between Paris Gare Montparnasse and Brussels-Central from $10. 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 Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central 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 Brussels-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central
Most Paris Gare Montparnasse to Brussels-Central trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare Montparnasse and Brussels-Central 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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