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 • 1 h 22 min
$85 - $120
Cheapest option
Bus • 4 h 15 min
$11 - $80
4 alternative options
Train inOui TGV • 3 h 15 min
$52 - $72
Rideshare • 3 h 42 min
$21
Drive • 2 h 57 min
$40 - $60
Fly • 2 h 51 min
$86 - $313
Questions & Answers
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 4 h 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Bruxelles Midi. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 22 min.
The distance between Paris and Brussels is 264 km. The road distance is 306.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1 h 22 min and costs .
The train from Paris Nord to Bruxelles Midi takes 1 h 22 min including transfers and departs every two 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 1 h 22 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4 h 15 min, you could also fly, which costs and takes 2 h 51 min.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, arrive at Brussels-North station.
- Distance: 164.9 miles
- Duration: 1 h 22 min
What companies run services between Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Paris to Brussels every 2 hours. Tickets cost $85 - $120 and the journey takes 1 h 22 min. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Paris to Brussels every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27 - $80 and the journey takes 4 h 15 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- thalys.com
- 2nd Class
- $85 - $120
- 1st Class
- $120 - $160
- Website
- ratp.fr
Train from Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame to Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- ratp.fr
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 4 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $80
- Schedules at
- eurolines.fr
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 Gare du Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 3 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $21
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
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 - Porte de Charenton to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Website
- Ouibus
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
- 3 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Paris to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Brussels is 306 km. It takes approximately 2 h 57 min to drive from Paris to Brussels.
Brussels Airlines offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport.
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Book your Paris to Brussels bus tickets online with Busbud, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 951+ 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 33 min and costs .