- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$202
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Paris will cost around $202 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
It's difficult to get from Zaventem to Paris without transferring at least once.
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9322Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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 Zaventem to Paris:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Paris costing on average $112 (€90).
A bus is $240 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Paris costing on average $280 (€226).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 2h 0m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 3h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $112 (€90) compared to roughly $83 (€67) 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 Zaventem to Paris trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3729+ 9316 | 8:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h08 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1930+ 9420 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 2h21 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1930+ 9320 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 2h21 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2230+ 9420 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h12 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2230+ 9320 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h12 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3730+ 9322 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h12 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3730+ 9422 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h12 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1931+ 9426 | 9:48 AM Zaventem station | 2h22 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2231+ 9426 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h13 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1932+ 9434 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 2h50 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1932+ 9334 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 2h50 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3732+ 9434 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h08 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3732+ 9334 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h08 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1933+ 9338 | 11:48 AM Zaventem station | 2h22 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2233+ 9338 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h13 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zaventem to Paris run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (272 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
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Major modern and contemporary art museum known for its bold inside-out architecture and strong international collection. Popular with visitors interested in 20th-century art.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, viewpoints, and the Sacré-Cœur. A classic area for wandering and photography.
One of Paris’s most popular neighborhoods, mixing historic streets, boutiques, mansions, and museums. Excellent for walking and people-watching.
World-famous avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for monumental scale, flagship stores, and national celebrations.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a boulangerie.
A classic Paris sandwich of baguette, butter, and ham, prized for its simplicity and found in bakeries across the city.
A beloved French bistro staple of steak served with fries, common on Paris menus and emblematic of casual dining.
Iconic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon offering classic French cuisine in an opulent historic dining room.
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Well-known crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and artisanal cider in a stylish but relaxed setting.
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change for cafes is fine; round up taxis.
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