The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Brussels
Cheapest price
€79
Average price
€116
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Brussels will cost around €116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.
Of the 50 trains that leave Paris for Brussels on Thu, Nov 06, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €152.
Distance: 264 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €689 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Brussels train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9321 | 8:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h32 | 9:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9321+ 5109 | 8:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h51 | 10:03 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9321+ 5109 | 8:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h56 | 10:08 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9423+ 2111 | 8:50 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h46 | 10:36 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9423 | 8:50 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h27 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9423+ 2111 | 8:50 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h51 | 10:41 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9427 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 10:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9327 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 10:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9427+ 2062 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h48 | 11:10 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9427+ 2062 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h43 | 11:05 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9327+ 2062 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h43 | 11:05 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9327+ 2062 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h48 | 11:10 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9333+ 5111 | 10:18 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h45 | 12:03 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9333+ 5111 | 10:18 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h50 | 12:08 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9333 | 10:18 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 11:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9335+ 2113 | 10:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h45 | 12:36 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9335 | 10:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9435 | 10:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9335+ 2113 | 10:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h50 | 12:41 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9435+ 2113 | 10:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h50 | 12:41 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9435+ 2113 | 10:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h45 | 12:36 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9339 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 12:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9439 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 12:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9341 | 11:51 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 1:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7037 · 9862 | On time 12:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h11 | 2:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
9351 | 1:18 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 2:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9451 | 1:18 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 2:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9459 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 4:20 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9359 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h22 | 4:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9363 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 4:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9469 | 4:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 5:50 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9369 | 4:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 5:50 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9371 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9471 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9475 | 5:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 6:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9375 | 5:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 6:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9381 | 6:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h25 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9389 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h32 | 9:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9393 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h27 | 9:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
9303 | 5:17 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h27 | 6:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9309 | 6:19 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 7:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9409 | 6:19 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 7:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9411 | 6:50 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h27 | 8:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9311 | 6:50 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h27 | 8:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9315+ 2060 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h49 | 9:10 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9415+ 2060 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h49 | 9:10 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
9315+ 2060 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h44 | 9:05 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9415 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 8:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9415+ 2060 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h44 | 9:05 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9315 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h26 | 8:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Brussels
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 01:07 |
Last train 22:20 |
Train companies: Eurostar, TGV INOUI, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF from Paris to Brussels trainsEurostar, TGV INOUI, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF trains will get you between Paris and Brussels from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
TGV INOUI
EuroCity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
SNCF
Trains from Paris to Brussels: Journey Details
All trains from Paris to Brussels depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive at Brussels Midií, all of which are direct services. The first train from Paris to Brussels departs at 05:50, and continues to run roughly hourly until the last train leaves at 20:55. Paris to Brussels trains are operated by Thalys.
Paris to Brussels trains: Route Summary
- The Paris to Brussels train usually takes just under an hour and a half to complete, with the fastest services taking only 1 hour and 22 minutes to reach Brussels.
- There are around 20 trains from Paris to Brussels a day.
- All services for trains from Paris to Brussels are operated by Thalys.
- Seat Reservations are required on trains from Paris to Brussels and are included in the ticket price.
Paris to Brussels Train Schedule
Departure Time |
Departure Station |
Arrival Station |
Journey Time |
|---|---|---|---|
05:50 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:33 h |
06:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
07:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
07:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
08:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
09:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
10:01 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
10:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
11:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
12:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
14:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
15:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
15:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
16:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
17:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
17:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
18:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
18:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
19:25 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
19:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
20:55 |
Paris Gare du Nord |
Brussels Midi |
01:22 h |
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Brussels

Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brussels-Midi, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Brussels
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- 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.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
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