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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Paris
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $470 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A bus is $93 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average $123 (€102).
A bus is $439 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average $470 (€389).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Paris
How to get from Brussels to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:35 AM4h15Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi)12:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal8:35 AM4h15Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi)12:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SN36338:00 AM1h00Brussels Airport9:00 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$5271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 93026:32 AM1h33Brussels-Midi8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord$1151One-way0 transfers
7014 · 98707:17 AM1h56Brussels-Midi9:13 AMParis Gare du Nord$1151One-way1 transfer- 7044 · 98741:17 PM2h26Brussels-Midi3:43 PMParis Gare du Nord$1151One-way1 transfer
- 503266:40 AM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$281One-way0 transfers
- 980839:55 AM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$281One-way0 transfers
- 16803:30 PM4h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$281One-way0 transfers
VY8981 · VY824810:30 AM10h25Brussels Airport8:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2851One-way1 transfer- VY8985 · VY82429:15 PM12h10Brussels Airport9:25 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2911One-way1 transfer
- VY8981 · VY824010:30 AM8h55Brussels Airport7:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Brussels to Paris
The journey between the Belgian capital and the French capital can be achieved in just under 1.5 hours. The fastest choice of transport is to travel by train, as there are frequent direct trains that arrive in Paris within 1.5 hours. Another option is to travel by bus, as there are several bus companies that operate buses to Paris, taking about 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the city. Those who prefer to travel by air will find that flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport take about 4 hours in duration, making this the slowest method to reach Paris.
Trains from Brussels to Paris | Buses from Brussels to Paris | Flights from Brussels to Paris
Brussels to Paris Travel Comparison
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€14 |
3:45 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€48 |
1:22 |
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€83 |
0:55 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Brussels to Paris?
Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Paris. Buses traveling from Brussels to Paris depart from Bruxelles-Midi or Nord bus stations and take approximately 3:45 h to arrive at Paris' Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte Maillot, or Quai de Bercy bus stations. Buses companies that travel from Brussels to Paris include Flixbus, Ouibus, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris
While taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris, when traveling to and from Brussels and Paris' airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Eurostar train is the fastest way to travel from Brussels to Paris. Over 20 high-speed Eurostar trains depart from Bruxelles-Midi train station and take 1:22 h to arrive at Paris' Gare du Nord. The first Eurostar trains traveling from Brussels to Paris depart at 6:43 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Brussels to Paris
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Brussels to Paris. While buses may take approximately 2 and a half hours longer than high-speed train, buses traveling from Brussels to Paris are also €34 cheaper on average. Bus tickets should be purchased as far ahead as possible; however, last minute train tickets from Brussels to Paris are significantly more expensive- with an average price of €103 when purchased a day before the travel date.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paris:
A bus is $93 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paris costing on average $123 (€102).
A bus is $439 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Paris costing on average $470 (€389).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Alibus, EuroCity, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Paris by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
- 33 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
- 28 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Alibus, EuroCity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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