How to travel from Brussels to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Paris

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Paris 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 2h 27m. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $141.

Distance: 164 miles (264 km)

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$26

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$104

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$356

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3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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5h 41m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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from Brussels to Paris

How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1696
    10:50 AM4h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51444
    4:00 PM4h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    8:10 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3633
    8:00 AM1h00
    Brussels Airport
    9:00 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $6491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Alibus474
    7:21 AM3h37
    Brussels-Midi
    10:58 AMParis Gare du Nord
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV INOUI9832 · 7226
    3:03 PM2h13
    Brussels-Midi
    5:16 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9464
    5:16 PM1h30
    Brussels-Midi
    6:46 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50324
    11:30 AM3h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1646
    1:30 PM4h20
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    5:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50332
    2:20 PM4h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:25 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5573+LufthansaLH1040
    2:25 PM3h20
    Brussels Airport
    5:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5585+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4194
    9:35 AM3h55
    Brussels Airport
    1:30 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4111One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1411
    3:10 PM3h55
    Brussels Airport
    7:05 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4541One-way
    1 transfer

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How to Travel from Brussels to Paris

The journey between the Belgian capital and the French capital can be achieved in just under 1.5 hours. The fastest choice of transport is to travel by train, as there are frequent direct trains that arrive in Paris within 1.5 hours. Another option is to travel by bus, as there are several bus companies that operate buses to Paris, taking about 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the city. Those who prefer to travel by air will find that flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport take about 4 hours in duration, making this the slowest method to reach Paris.

Trains from Brussels to Paris | Buses from Brussels to Paris | Flights from Brussels to Paris

Brussels to Paris Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€14

3:45 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€48

1:22

2 Months Ahead

flight

€83

0:55 h

2 Weeks Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Brussels to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris. Buses traveling from Brussels to Paris depart from Bruxelles-Midi or Nord bus stations and take approximately 3:45 h to arrive at Paris' Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte Maillot, or Quai de Bercy bus stations. Buses companies that travel from Brussels to Paris include Flixbus, Ouibus, and Eurolines.


Fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris


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While taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris, when traveling to and from Brussels and Paris' airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Eurostar train is the fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris. Over 20 high-speed Eurostar trains depart from Bruxelles-Midi train station and take 1:22 h to arrive at Paris' Gare du Nord. The first Eurostar trains traveling from Brussels to Paris depart at 6:43 a.m.


Most popular way to travel from Brussels to Paris


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Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Brussels to Paris. While buses may take approximately 2 and a half hours longer than high-speed train, buses traveling from Brussels to Paris are also €34 cheaper on average. Bus tickets should be purchased as far ahead as possible; however, last minute train tickets from Brussels to Paris are significantly more expensive- with an average price of €103 when purchased a day before the travel date.


How to get from Brussels to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Brussels to Paris there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 54,62% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Brussels to Paris. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average $141 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Brussels to Paris is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Paris is:
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 26 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, TGV INOUI, EuroCity, Alibus, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
  • 36 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus.
  • 27 direct trains per day with Eurostar, EuroCity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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