There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Brussels to Paris is to bus, which costs 12€ - 20€ and takes 4h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Paris is to train which costs 26€ - 160€ and takes 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station station and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Brussels and Paris is 264 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Paris without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs 26€ - 160€.
The train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Brussels to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.
Brussels to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Paris is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs 26€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12€ - 20€ and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs 85€ - 600€ and takes 2h 50m.
- Distance: 263.9 km
- Duration: 1h 22m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Paris, France?
Thalys operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost 75€ - 160€ and the journey takes 1h 22m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine every 4 hours. Tickets cost 12€ - 15€ and the journey takes 4h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 280€ - 1500€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 160€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 75€ - 110€
- Comfort
- 90€ - 120€
- Premium
- 110€ - 160€
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 26€ - 40€
- 1st Class
- 40€ - 60€
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels, Brussels South to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 20€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Brussels to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Brussels to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Paris is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Brussels to Paris.
Brussels Airlines offers flights from Brussels Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
Book your Brussels to Paris train tickets online with Omio and Omio.
Book your Brussels to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 19761+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs 7€ - 17€.