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.
Recommended option
Train Thalys • 1h 28m
$85 - $120
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 15m
$11 - $80
4 alternative options
Train inOui TGV • 3h 14m
$52 - $72
Rideshare • 3h 42m
$21
Drive • 2h 57m
$40 - $60
Fly • 2h 50m
$86 - $313
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 70€ - 100€ and takes 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris Gallieni and arriving at Brussels-North. Services depart every four 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 28m.
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 28m and costs 70€ - 100€.
The train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid/Midi takes 1h 28m 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 28m and costs 70€ - 100€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9€ - 70€ and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 70€ - 280€ and takes 2h 50m.
- Distance: 164.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 28m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Paris to Brussels every 3 hours. Tickets cost $85 - $120 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Paris to Brussels every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27 - $80 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Thalys
- 2nd Class
- $85 - $120
- 1st Class
- $120 - $160
- Website
- ratp.fr
Train from Chatelet Les Halles to Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- RATP Paris
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 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
- $27 - $80
- Schedules at
- eurolines.fr
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 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 Paris City Centre - Bercy to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Website
- Ouibus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris, Paris to Brussels, Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +371 67214512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Paris Rue de Maubeuge to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $21
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
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.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21
- 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.
Book your Paris to Brussels train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Paris to Brussels bus tickets online with Busbud, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at $69 USD 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 38m and costs 10€.