How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 164 miles (264 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus |
Take a bus to travel 164 miles (264 km) between Brussels and Paris. BlaBlaCar Bus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€14 |
3:45 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€48 |
1:22 |
2 Months Ahead |
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€83 |
0:55 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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.
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 Thalys train is the fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris. Over 20 high-speed Thalys trains depart from Bruxelles-Midi train station and take 1:22 h to arrive at Paris' Gare du Nord. The first Thalys trains traveling from Brussels to Paris depart at 6:43 a.m.
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.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $13 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets to Paris from Brussels. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.
Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Paris from Brussels.
You can go from Brussels to Paris by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 22 min.
Paris is approximately 164 miles (264 km) away from Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Paris from Brussels as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Paris:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Paris:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Brussels to Paris.
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