How to travel from Paris to Brussels

Travel from Paris, France to Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Brussels from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels, Belgium from Paris?

Entry Requirements:

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Brussels, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/24/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Paris to Brussels closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Belgium is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Brussels, Belgium?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Brussels?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/26/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Brussels here.

You can travel between Paris and Brussels 3 different ways: coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels. Tickets for a coach cost on average €8.

This is compared to other travel options to Brussels:

A coach is €90 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average €98.

A coach is €33 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Brussels costing on average €40.

The quickest way to travel from Paris to Brussels is by train, which takes on average 1 h 22 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 3 h 40 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 3 h   of travel time.

The distance between Paris and Brussels is around 164 miles (264 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Brussels is:

• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Paris and Brussels as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Brussels:

• Most travellers board their coach from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travellers take a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport.
• Most travellers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Brussels:

• You can travel from Paris to Brussels by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €8 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Brussels.
• You can go to Brussels from Paris by plane with Swiss. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €98 with Swiss from Paris to Brussels on Omio.
• You can travel from Paris to Brussels by train with SNCF | TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €40 with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Brussels.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Brussels with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct coach to Brussels with Eurolines Germany, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus with direct coaches per day.
• You can check for a direct flight to Brussels with with direct flights per day.
• You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Thalys with 10 direct trains per day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Paris to Brussels, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this trip is €8 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket is on average €98 one way for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket is €40 one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Paris to Brussels tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.