How to travel from Paris to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Paris and Brussels is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris to Brussels by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance302km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Paris to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Paris and Brussels is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (164 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Paris and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Brussels. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Brussels with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Thalys run train services between Paris and Brussels. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Brussels. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Brussels. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Brussels. The distance is around 302km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Brussels

Transport options from Paris to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€95($95)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€14($14)
hourly305km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€55($55)
on demand302km (188 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

The following major airports near Brussels offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels