- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paris Gare Saint-Lazare for Brussels-Midi on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $245 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi costing on average $260 (€213).
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Flight takes on average 8h 2m.
You'll arrive about 1h 58m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $79 (€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.
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 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
9489 | 8:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9389 | 8:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 6:50 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1h36 | 8:26 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 2h24 | 10:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Brussels-Midi run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
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Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s richest public collection of his surrealist works. A signature Brussels museum.
Former home and studio of Victor Horta, a landmark of Art Nouveau architecture and design. A compact but essential visit for architecture lovers.
Landscaped cultural hill with gardens, grand staircases, and one of Brussels’ best skyline viewpoints. Very popular for photos.
The historic heart of Brussels, ideal for wandering among decorated façades, side alleys, and busy public spaces day and night.
Elegant 19th-century covered shopping arcade with glass roof and refined architecture. One of the city’s most photogenic indoor walks.
Belgium’s iconic meal of mussels steamed with white wine, herbs, or beer and served with crisp fries. A classic brasserie staple in Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly cooked with Belgian dark beer, often served with fries or bread. Deeply traditional and comforting.
A rustic Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often paired with sausage. The base dish is a local comfort food.
Historic fine-dining institution near Bruxelles-Midi, known for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Long-running Brussels restaurant celebrated for seafood, especially mussels, in a classic and lively brasserie atmosphere close to the station area.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving polished Belgian dishes such as game, stews, and regional classics in a warm, old-Brussels dining room.
Prices are high by Belgian standards, especially near the station. Supermarkets and casual eateries help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is optional for excellent service. Round up taxi fares.
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