There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Paris to Brussels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €26 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Brussels City Center - Midi Train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Paris and Brussels is 308 km. The road distance is 306.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €26 - €150.
The train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €26 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 3h 50m.
- Distance: 307.7 km
- Duration: 1h 23m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €70 - €150 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station hourly. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €900
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €400
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €70 - €110
- Comfort
- €85 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €150
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €80
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Paris Nord to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €35
- 1st Class
- €40 - €55
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €190 - €310
- Standard
- €40 - €95
- Standard Premier
- €100 - €130
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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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- 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 City Center - Midi Train station.
Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Brussels is 306 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Paris to Brussels.
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