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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $512.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$512 Average price | $110 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Brussels to Paris:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average $110.
A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average $512.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 42m by flight vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $512 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Paris
How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5032411:30 AM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5032411:30 AM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 93807:43 PM1h25Brussels-Midi9:08 PMParis Gare du Nord$1151One-way0 transfers
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4747:50 AM4h10Brussels-Midi12:00 PMParis Gare du Nord$361One-way0 transfers- 93026:22 AM1h43Brussels-Midi8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord$851One-way0 transfers
2056+93025:53 AM2h12Brussels8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord$901One-way1 transfer
- 503266:40 AM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$111One-way0 transfers
- 16604:35 PM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:25 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$111One-way0 transfers
- 980839:50 AM4h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$111One-way0 transfers
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LH10402:25 PM3h30Brussels Airport5:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL14056:20 AM3h10Brussels Airport9:30 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3511One-way1 transfer- KL1704 · KL140710:25 AM3h15Brussels Airport1:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3521One-way1 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
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€14 |
3:45 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€48 |
1:22 |
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€83 |
0:55 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Brussels to Paris?
Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average $110.
A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average $512.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 29 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Alibus, TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
- 29 direct trains per day with Alibus, Eurostar.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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