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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a flight costs an average of €423.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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€423 Average price | €91 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average €91.
A bus is €405 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average €423.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
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.
- 503387:05 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 503387:05 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN36316:25 AM1h05Brussels Airport7:30 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€4291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 93026:22 AM1h43Brussels-Midi8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord€591One-way0 transfers
2056+93025:53 AM2h12Brussels8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord€641One-way1 transfer- 93047:09 AM1h26Brussels-Midi8:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€701One-way0 transfers
- 14085:55 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€91One-way0 transfers
- 5032411:30 AM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€91One-way0 transfers
- 980839:50 AM4h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€91One-way0 transfers
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LH10286:20 AM3h20Brussels Airport9:40 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€2561One-way1 transfer 
KL1704 · KL140710:25 AM3h15Brussels Airport1:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€2911One-way1 transfer- KL1706+KL20173:10 PM4h55Brussels Airport8:05 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€2911One-way1 transfer
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average €91.
A bus is €405 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average €423.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 29 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 FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Alibus, TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 29 direct trains per day with Alibus, Eurostar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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