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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections; one of Brussels' key art institutions.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 9 trains that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Brussels on Mon, May 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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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9864Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $353 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels costing on average $381 (€308).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 29m.
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 9m faster (1h 55m by train vs 3h 4m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€52) vs $76 (€62)). 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9854 | Delayed 8:44 AM 10:39 AMAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h47 | 12:26 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9937 | 11:53 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h19 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9862 | On time 1:08 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 2h18 | 3:26 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9866 | 4:08 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h46 | 5:54 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9148+ 5284 | 4:46 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 3h19 | 8:05 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
9977 | 6:55 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h19 | 8:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9864 | 7:07 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h49 | 8:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9894 | 7:13 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h56 | 9:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9882 | 9:07 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h49 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
9890 | 8:05 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h38 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9886 | 9:17 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h52 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9884 | 9:17 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h52 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 8:07 PM |
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Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections; one of Brussels' key art institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world's largest collection of his works in a central historic building.
Interactive museum on Belgian history and society, useful for understanding the country beyond Brussels landmarks.
Landscaped cultural quarter and viewpoint linking upper and lower town, especially popular for skyline photos.
Elegant 19th-century glass-roofed arcade known for architecture, shopping, and frequent social media coverage.
Stylish square surrounded by historic buildings, antiques, and galleries; one of the city's most atmospheric areas.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with fries. A classic Belgian brasserie dish strongly associated with Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slow-cooked with Belgian beer. It is a beloved comfort dish commonly served in traditional Brussels restaurants.
A rustic mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots or leeks, often served as a side or with sausage. It is a staple of Brussels home cooking.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French-inspired cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Well-regarded restaurant serving traditional Belgian cuisine and a strong beer list, with a cozy atmosphere popular for carbonnade and other local specialties.
Popular casual spot known for generous portions of Belgian comfort food, including stoemp and beer-based stews, in a busy old-school dining room.
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