There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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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€ - 160€ and takes 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Gallieni and arriving at Bruxelles, Midi. Services depart every three hours, 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 every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Paris and Brussels is 264 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs 75€ - 160€.
The train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 23m 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 1h 23m and costs 75€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16€ - 30€ and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs 95€ - 260€ and takes 2h 51m.
- Distance: 263.9 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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost 75€ - 160€ and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Paris, Gallieni to Bruxelles, Midi every 3 hours. Tickets cost 21€ - 30€ and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 280€ - 1100€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 160€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 75€ - 110€
- Comfort
- 90€ - 120€
- Premium
- 110€ - 160€
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Paris, Gallieni to Bruxelles, Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 30€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels, Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
- 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 55 min.
Paris to Brussels bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, arrive at Bruxelles, Midi 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 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Paris to Brussels.
Brussels Airlines offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Brussels Airport.
Book your Paris to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 2268+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 10€.