There are 6 ways to get from Belgium to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 14m€50–165Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Paris300.1 km
3h 46m€18–20Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m€29–50Train via Châtelet - Les Halles
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2h 33m€33–82Train via Gare Du Midi
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3h 3m€55–165Drive 301.4 km
- Drive from Brussels to Pariscar 301.4 km
3h 24m€48–68
Belgium to France by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belgium to France is to rideshare which costs €18 - €20 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Belgium to France is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €50 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Belgium to France station. However, there are services departing from Anneessens and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to France. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Paris Nord via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Belgium and France is 313 km. The road distance is 301.4 km.
The best way to get from Belgium to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €50 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Belgium to France, including transfers.
Belgium to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Belgium to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Belgium to France is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Belgium and France?
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Brussels to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Belgium to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Belgium to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to France is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Belgium to France.
There are 22392+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belgium and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












