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?

• 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
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

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 9/14/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Paris to Brussels closer to your planned date of departure here.

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

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering France from Belgium?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into France from Belgium?

Requirements for reentering France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in France?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Paris, France was last verified on 9/16/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Paris from Brussels.

There are 3 ways to travel from Paris to Brussels including taking a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€8).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Brussels:

Taking a bus is usually $371 (€296) less than taking a flight to Brussels, which costs on average $381 (€304) for the same trip.

A bus is generally $50 (€40) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $60 (€48) from Paris to Brussels.

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 2 h 55 min.

In comparison, getting to Brussels by bus can take on average 3 h 45 min.

You should expect to travel around 164 miles (264 km) between Paris and Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Brussels is:

• 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Paris to 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 who buy a plane ticket from Paris to Brussels depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport.
• Most travelers board their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travelers board their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Brussels Airlines can take you to Brussels by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Brussels Airlines from Paris to Brussels for $381 (€304).
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Paris to Brussels tickets on Omio for $10 (€8).
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI for trains to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCF | TGV INOUI Paris to Brussels tickets on Omio for $60 (€48).

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

• You can travel directly by train with Thalys with 10 direct trains per day.

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 from Paris to Brussels.

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 are costing $381 (€304) one way on average.
• Bus tickets cost $10 (€8) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $60 (€48) 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.