Distance | 164 miles (264 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $15 - $95 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€13) • 3 h 40 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $95 (€82) • 1 h 5 min |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar |
Travel 164 miles (264 km) by train, bus or flight from Brussels to Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Brussels to Paris.
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.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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 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.
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 $15 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
SNCF TER is a French train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including Intercités, TER, TGV, and Ouigo. Intercités are long-distance trains that offer comfortable seating and a variety of onboard amenities. TER trains are regional trains that offer frequent service and are ideal for short trips. TGV trains are high-speed trains that offer the fastest way to travel between cities. Ouigo is a low-cost train service that offers affordable fares. SNCF TER offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for SNCF TER are Paris to Marseille, Paris to Lyon, and Paris to Bordeaux.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Travel information from Brussels to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus:
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Brussels and Paris and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
Brussels to Paris travel information with Lufthansa:
There are 3 options to travel from Brussels to Paris including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Paris from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Paris:
Taking a bus costs $80 (€69) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $95 (€82).
Taking a bus costs $53 (€46) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $68 (€59).
The quickest way to travel to Paris from Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 40 min.
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 22 min of travel time.
The distance from Brussels to Paris is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brussels to Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight 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 are direct services available from Brussels to Paris with the following travel companies:
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 to Paris from Brussels.
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