4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Paris
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 264 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €274 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Paris
How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50336Cheapest
52120Fastest
SN3633Other options
94769376933816605131014309315+
TO40599415+TO40599351+TO4059Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 22
Feb 23
Feb 24
Feb 25
Feb 26
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
The Journey from Brussels to Paris
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.
Buses from Brussels to Paris
Buses to Paris are operated by several companies, such as Bla Bla Car and FLiXBUS. The journey takes between 2.5 and 3 hours, with buses running direct from Brussels Gare du Midi in the centre of the city and arriving at Porte Maillot on the northwestern edge of central Paris. Travellers can choose from a variety of departure times ranging from night buses to midday and afternoon departures.
Trains from Brussels to Paris
Trains are by far the fastest way to reach Paris from Brussels. Eurostar operates direct trains from early morning until afternoon, with a journey time of only 1.5 hours. Trains depart from Brussels Midi Station and arrive at Gare du Nord Station in Paris. Departures start at about 8:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day once or twice per hour.
Flights from Brussels to Paris
Passengers can choose to fly to Paris, but the journey time can be over 4 hours. Brussels Airlines operates the fastest service flying direct to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Other airlines take several hours longer and generally involve a change en route.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Paris
Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Paris.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average €35.
A bus is €140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average €148.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, BlaBlaCar, EuroCity, TGV, European Sleeper, SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
- 36 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
- 27 direct trains per day with BlaBlaCar, EuroCity, SNCF.
Travelling from Brussels to Paris: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
