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Travel Information between Brussels and Paris

distanceDistance264 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range€9 - €120
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €9 • 3 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €120 • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar 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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from Brussels to Paris

How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus50322
09:05AM4h05
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
01:10PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
211One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM4h00
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
02:40PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
211One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurostar Red (Thalys)9410
08:13AM1h22
Brussels-Midi
09:35AMParis Gare du Nord
1001One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI9874+SNCF | TGV INOUI7044
01:17PM2h27
Brussels-Midi
03:44PMParis Gare du Nord
741One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar Red (Thalys)9320
09:43AM1h22
Brussels-Midi
11:05AMParis Gare du Nord
1151One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar Red (Thalys)9322
10:13AM1h22
Brussels-Midi
11:35AMParis Gare du Nord
1151One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus3275
08:35AM4h15
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
12:50PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM3h55
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
12:35PMParis, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne)
221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM4h20
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
01:55PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
221One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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