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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€98
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord 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 du Nord to Brussels-Central will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Of the 30 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for Brussels-Central on Wed, Aug 05, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
94878:22 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord9:44 PMBrussels-Midi€701One-way0 transfers- 93056:49 AM1h25Paris Gare du Nord8:14 AMBrussels-Midi€701One-way0 transfers
- 93939:25 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord10:47 PMBrussels-Midi€701One-way0 transfers
- 93878:22 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord9:44 PMBrussels-Midi€821One-way0 transfers
- 94756:25 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord7:47 PMBrussels-Midi€821One-way0 transfers
- 93178:55 AM1h22Paris Gare du Nord10:17 AMBrussels-Midi€951One-way0 transfers
- 94593:55 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord5:17 PMBrussels-Midi€951One-way0 transfers
- 94878:22 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord9:44 PMBrussels-Midi€701One-way0 transfers
- 93878:22 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord9:44 PMBrussels-Midi€821One-way0 transfers
- 93593:55 PM1h22Paris Gare du Nord5:17 PMBrussels-Midi€951One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €81.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€107 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €268 Average price | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central:
A bus is €93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central costing on average €107.
A bus is €254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central costing on average €268.
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around €107 compared to roughly €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, EuroCity.
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.
Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central trains for tomorrow, 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 | |
| 9329 | 10:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9429 | 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 | |
| 9339 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9439 | 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 | |
| 9359 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9459 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9463 | 4:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 5:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9363 | 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 | |
| 9471 | 5:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9371 | 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 | |
| 9487 | 8:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 9:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9387 | 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 du Nord to Brussels-Central
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Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €62 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, 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 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €62 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central trainsEurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels-Central from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord 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 du Nord to Brussels-Central
Most Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Central trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Paris Gare du Nord from Paris city centre
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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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