How to get from Brussels to Paris
- 262 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 46m
- 173 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Train
€90
Cheapest
3h 25m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 46m 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 Sat, Sep 19.
262 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €43Checked Oct 2 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€43Checked Oct 21h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 46m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Paris: 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.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Paristrain
SNCF·1h 46m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Brussels to Paris
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37November 2026
€33Departures from Brussels to Paris
FlixBus runs 173 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 173 | 00:05 | 23:55 |
| SNCFtrain | 12 | 06:37 | 18:38 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | 04:35 | 21:05 |
| SNCBtrain | 6 | 06:56 | 18:38 |
| 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFBruxelles Midi-ParisBook →
FlixBusBruxelles Midi-ParisBook →
Eurostar/ThalysBruxelles Midi-ParisBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Eurostar/Thalys; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Paris works
Start with a SNCF train from Bruxelles Midi to Paris, about 1h 46m. In total it's roughly €44 over 1h 46m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 1h 46m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:55, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Paris?
173 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Paris leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Brussels to Paris?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:37 and the last at 18:38, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Paris?
12 a day with SNCF, between 06:37 and 18:38.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Paris leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with SNCF, according to the published timetable.
How far is Paris from Brussels?
About 262 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Paris cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €44. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Paris?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Eurostar/Thalys.
Can you get from Brussels to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Paris?
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: SNCF
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026