There are 5 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to rideshare which costs 19€ and takes 3h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to train which costs 75€ - 100€ and takes 1h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris Gallieni and arriving at Brussels-North. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris-Nord and arriving at Brussel-Zuid/Midi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Paris and Brussels is 264 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 27m and costs 75€ - 100€.
The train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid/Midi takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, depart from Paris Gallieni 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 27m and costs 75€ - 100€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 24€ - 70€ and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 75€ - 270€ and takes 2h 52m.
- Distance: 164.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 27m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Paris to Brussels every 3 hours. Tickets cost 75€ - 100€ and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Paris to Brussels every 2 hours. Tickets cost 24€ - 70€ and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 260€ - 800€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 100€
- Website
- Thalys
- 2nd Class
- 75€ - 100€
- 1st Class
- 100€ - 140€
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Paris Gallieni to Brussels-North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 70€
- Schedules at
- eurolines.fr
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 55m.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, arrive at Brussels-North station.
Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid/Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Brussels is 306 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Paris to Brussels.
Brussels Airlines offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport.
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There are 1145+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at 64€ per night.
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.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 40m and costs 10€.