How to travel from Brussels to Paris

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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 31m. 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 €150.

Distance: 264 km

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€25

Average price

Cheapest

€102

Average price

€389

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3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

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30m

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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5h 41m

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2h 41m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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Brussels Airlines

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from Brussels to Paris

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

Our recommendation

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 Bus50346 · 1682
    1:45 PM5h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50346 · 1682
    1:45 PM5h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3633
    8:00 AM1h00
    Brussels Airport
    9:00 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Alibus474
    7:21 AM3h58
    Brussels-Midi
    11:19 AMParis Gare du Nord
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9410
    8:13 AM1h22
    Brussels-Midi
    9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord
    951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9304
    7:13 AM1h22
    Brussels-Midi
    8:35 AMParis Gare du Nord
    951One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus52120
    7:45 PM3h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    11:40 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1444
    4:00 PM4h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    8:10 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM4h00
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    10:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5587+LufthansaLH1028
    6:20 AM3h20
    Brussels Airport
    9:40 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    2561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5571+LufthansaLH1034
    10:30 AM3h25
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5573+LufthansaLH1040
    2:25 PM3h30
    Brussels Airport
    5:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3171One-way
    1 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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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:

A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average €102.

A bus is €363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average €389.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 41m.

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The Brussels to Paris distance is approximately 264 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Paris is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 32 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Paris:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Alibus, EuroCity, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 33 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
  • 28 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Alibus, EuroCity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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