The average train between Brussels Central Station and France takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels Central Station to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brussels Central Station and France. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 9:18 PM which arrives into France at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brussels Central Station to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Central Station to France. However, there are services departing from Brussels Central Station station and arriving at France station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Brussels Central Station to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels Central Station to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Brussels Central Station and France is 505.2 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours.