How to travel from Brussels to Paris
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4.6Travel Information between Brussels and Paris
 Distance | 264 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €9 - €120 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €9 • 3 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €120 • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar |
Travel 264 km by train, coach or flight between Brussels and Paris. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Brussels to Paris.
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How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Brussels and Paris. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
Alsa is the main travel operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal travel with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Brussels and Paris: Economy and Business.
FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Paris
There are 3 options to travel to Paris from Brussels including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Paris from Brussels is a coach with an average price of €9.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A coach is €111 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €120 from Brussels to Paris.
Taking a coach costs €44 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €53.
The fastest way from Brussels to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:
Coach takes 3 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 22 min.
The distance from Brussels to Paris is approximately 264 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Paris is:
- 49 coaches per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Brussels to Paris as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brussels to Paris:
- Coaches most often depart from Brussels at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Paris at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Flights from Brussels to Paris most often leave from Brussels Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains from Brussels to Paris most often leave from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Paris:
- You can take a coach from Brussels to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €9 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Paris.
- You can take a flight from Brussels to Paris with Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic or Lufthansa Cityline (2). Cheap tickets can be found for €120 with Vueling Airlines from Brussels to Paris.
- You can go to Paris from Brussels by train with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for €53 with Eurostar from Brussels to Paris on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Paris with the following travel companies:
- You can find 49 direct coaches per day to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Paris with Brussels Airlines.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to Paris with Eurostar or SNCF (3).
Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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