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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 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
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€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 |
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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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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 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
- 27 direct trains per day with BlaBlaCar, EuroCity, SNCF.
- 36 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus.
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