How to travel from Paris to Brussels

Travel from Paris, France to Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Brussels from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels, Belgium from Paris?

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Brussels, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/27/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Paris and Brussels closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Belgium is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Brussels, Belgium?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Brussels?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/28/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Brussels here.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Brussels: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Brussels is by taking a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options to Brussels:

Taking a bus is about $105 (€88) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $113 (€95) for this journey.

Taking a bus is about $44 (€37) less than taking a train, which costs on average $53 (€44) for this route.

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

There are alternative travel options to Brussels that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 3 h.

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 8 min   of travel time.

The distance from Paris to Brussels is approximately 164 miles (264 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Brussels is:

• 10 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Brussels:

• Most travelers take a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport.
• Most travelers take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travelers board their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Brussels:

• You can travel by plane from Paris to Brussels with Swiss, and you can find Swiss Paris to Brussels tickets for $113 (€95) on Omio.
• You can go to Brussels from Paris by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Brussels on Omio.
• You can take a train from Paris to Brussels with SNCF | TGV INOUI. Cheap tickets can be found for $53 (€44) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Brussels.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Brussels with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Thalys with 10 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Paris to Brussels, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost $113 (€95) one way on average.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $8 (€7) one way.
• Train tickets cost $53 (€44) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Brussels online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.