Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon train with Eurostar

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 05

Cheapest price on Sep 05

€59

Average ticket price on Sep 05

€91

Fastest journey on Sep 05

1 h 25 m

Average journey duration on Sep 05

1 h 26 m

Trains on Sep 05

24

Distance

264 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around €91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 05, we found 24 trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon, including 24 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Eurostar9482
    8:16 PM1h36
    Brussels-Midi
    9:52 PMParis Gare du Nord
    €591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9446
    2:16 PM1h26
    Brussels-Midi
    3:42 PMParis Gare du Nord
    €591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9374
    6:42 PM1h35
    Brussels-Midi
    8:17 PMParis Gare du Nord
    €591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9458
    4:13 PM1h27
    Brussels-Midi
    5:40 PMParis Gare du Nord
    €591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9364
    5:16 PM1h32
    Brussels-Midi
    6:48 PMParis Gare du Nord
    €651One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a flight costs an average of €152.

Distance: 264 km

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Driving

€50

Average price

€12

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Cheapest

€152

Average price

€66

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 14m

Average total duration

9h 14m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average €50.

A bus is €140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average €152.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

Flight takes on average 9h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon train times

The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Eurostar93401:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h26
2:39 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93502:43 PM Brussels-Midi
1h26
4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94502:43 PM Brussels-Midi
1h26
4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93523:16 PM Brussels-Midi
1h28
4:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93563:42 PM Brussels-Midi
1h27
5:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94563:42 PM Brussels-Midi
1h27
5:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93624:42 PM Brussels-Midi
1h30
6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94624:42 PM Brussels-Midi
1h30
6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93645:16 PM Brussels-Midi
1h32
6:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94645:16 PM Brussels-Midi
1h32
6:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93685:43 PM Brussels-Midi
1h29
7:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94706:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h32
7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93706:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h32
7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94746:42 PM Brussels-Midi
1h35
8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94767:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h27
8:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93767:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h27
8:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93828:16 PM Brussels-Midi
1h28
9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94868:43 PM Brussels-Midi
1h36
10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93889:16 PM Brussels-Midi
1h27
10:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 5
Eurostar93047:02 AM Brussels-Midi
1h38
8:40 AM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93108:13 AM Brussels-Midi
1h26
9:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar93148:40 AM Brussels-Midi
1h25
10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar94148:40 AM Brussels-Midi
1h25
10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar942210:13 AM Brussels-Midi
1h28
11:41 AM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar932210:13 AM Brussels-Midi
1h28
11:41 AM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar942610:42 AM Brussels-Midi
1h30
12:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar932610:42 AM Brussels-Midi
1h30
12:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar932811:13 AM Brussels-Midi
1h33
12:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar943412:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h26
1:39 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar933412:13 PM Brussels-Midi
1h26
1:39 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar933812:43 PM Brussels-Midi
1h28
2:11 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect
Eurostar943812:43 PM Brussels-Midi
1h28
2:11 PM Paris Gare du Nord0 transfersDirect

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Eurostar as well as SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, SNCB and more offer trains services from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon.
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Why book with Omio vs Eurostar?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Eurostar, but also compare tickets for the likes of SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity or SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity or SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon

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FranceFrance
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Trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.

There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 1h 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8
Distance
264 km
Average train duration
1h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
€26
Trains per day
28
Direct trains
28
Fastest train
1h 22m
First train
4:02 AM
Last train
8:13 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8

Train companies: Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, SNCB from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsEurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Eurostar Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Eurostar Price
€26
Eurostar frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV INOUI

About
SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a \Bistro TGV INOUI\" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | TGV INOUI Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest SNCF | TGV INOUI Price
€67
SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe
Seat reservation
Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free
Quiet zone

EuroCity

About
EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
EuroCity frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest SNCB Price
€36
SNCB frequency
16 a day
Learn more about SNCB

FAQs: Trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon can start from as little as €26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is €50; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is 1h 22m to travel the 264 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon leaves at 4:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon leaves at 8:13 PM.
Yes,there are 28 direct trains a day from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon with Eurostar, EuroCity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon. You can choose between Eurostar. Eurostar trains take around 1h 22m
When taking a train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon, you can count on Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity, SNCB for the best way to get you to Paris Gare de Lyon. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Paris Gare de Lyon from Brussels-Central is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 22m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon

Most Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brussels
Arrival train stations in Paris
Bruxelles-CentralCarr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium+32 25282828WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre

Bus29, 63, 65, 66, 87, 89 · 5m · €3 · every ~17 min
Subway1, 5 · 1m · €3 · every ~38 min

Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services

Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.

More about Bruxelles-Central

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