How to get from Paris to Brussels
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
55m
direct
Flight
€150
Cheapest
3h 20m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 30m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 262 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Sun, Sep 20.
262 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €150Checked Sep 21 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 2h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 3h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€150Checked Sep 2155m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Sep 212h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Sep 213h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Brusselstrain
Eurostar/Thalys·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€41October 2026
€45Departures from Paris to Brussels
FlixBus runs 117 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 117 | 00:15 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 38 | 00:05 | 23:30 |
| SNCFtrain | 11 | 08:10 | 21:07 |
| SNCBtrain | 5 | 08:18 | 19:27 |
| Eurostar/Thalystrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
Eurostar/ThalysParis-BrusselsBook →
FlixBusParis-Brussels, Paris-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Brussels AirlinesParis Charles de Gaulle-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
SNCFParis-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with Eurostar/Thalys, FlixBus, Brussels Airlines, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Brussels works
Start with a Eurostar/Thalys train from Paris to Brussels, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €90 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 1h 30m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Brussels from Paris?
About 262 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Brussels cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €90. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Brussels?
On this route you travel with Eurostar/Thalys, FlixBus, Brussels Airlines, SNCF.
Can you get from Paris to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Eurostar/Thalys
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026