How to travel from Paris to Brussels

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

Can I enter Belgium if coming from France?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels if traveling from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7

What measures do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Belgium must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 6/9/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Brussels from Paris.

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?

• Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 7 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be placed under state 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 6/12/21. 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 ways that you can travel from Paris to Brussels. You can take a bus, flight or train.

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

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

• Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Paris to Brussels depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Parking Saemes Bercy Autocars) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travelers catch their flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Bruxelles-Midi.

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

• You can take a bus from Paris to Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€10) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Brussels.
• You can go to Brussels from Paris by plane with Swiss. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $317 (€244) with Swiss from Paris to Brussels on Omio.
• You can travel to Brussels from Paris by train with SNCF | TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $52 (€40) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Brussels.

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

• You can buy a direct bus with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You can buy a direct train with Thalys.

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

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

• Bus tickets are costing on average $13 (€10) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $317 (€244) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $52 (€40) one way.

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.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $13 (€10) compared to other travel options to Brussels:

Taking a bus is usually $304 (€234) less than taking a flight to Brussels, which costs on average $317 (€244) for the same trip.

Taking a bus is about $40 (€31) less than taking a train, which costs on average $52 (€40) for this journey.

The quickest way to travel from Paris to Brussels is by train, which takes on average 1 h 23 min  compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Brussels by bus can take on average 3 h 50 min.

In comparison, getting to Brussels by flight can take on average 3 h.