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There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, plane or car

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Train  •  1h 22m

  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Thalys / ...

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Rideshare  •  3h 42m

  1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Brussels 293.1 km

3 alternative options

Bus  •  3h 45m

  1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station BlaBlaCar Bus / ...

Fly  •  3h 56m

  1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brussels (BRU) CDG - BRU

Drive  •  3h 21m

  1. Drive from Paris to Brussels 293.6 km

Paris to Brussels by train

290 Weekly Trains
1h 22m Average Duration
€26 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 3h 42m.

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The fastest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €26 - €160.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

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The distance between Paris and Brussels is 308 km. The road distance is 293.6 km.

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The best way to get from Paris to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €26 - €160.

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The train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

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Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

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The best way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €26 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 3h 56m.

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Map of how to get from Paris to Brussels.
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  • Distance: 307.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between and ?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €70 - €150 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €26 - €40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €550
Rwandair Express
Website
rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€95 - €280
Euroairlines
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €65
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone
+44 343 218 6186
Website
eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €150
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Standard
€70 - €110
Comfort
€85 - €120
Premium
€110 - €150
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.

Contact Details
Phone
+31 30 751 5155
Website
ns.nl
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€45 - €160
Website
https://www.ns.nl/en
2nd Class
€45 - €70
1st Class
€95 - €160
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.

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Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
3h 7m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€50 - €120
Website
https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
2nd Class
€50 - €75
Rail 1st Class
€80 - €120
Bus operators
BlaBlaCar Bus

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
+3-389-268-0068
Website
blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€26 - €40
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
FlixBus

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).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brussels South
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€24 - €35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Brussels
Ave. Duration
3h 42m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€19
Schedules at
blablacar.com

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Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

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Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Brussels is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Paris to Brussels.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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