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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£76
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 22 m
Trains on 23 Sept
33
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 33 trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon, including 33 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
93026:321h33Brussels-Midi8:05Paris Gare du Nord£351One-way0 changes- 936817:431h22Brussels-Midi19:05Paris Gare du Nord£441One-way0 changes
- 93087:421h23Brussels-Midi9:05Paris Gare du Nord£441One-way0 changes
- 93047:131h22Brussels-Midi8:35Paris Gare du Nord£441One-way0 changes
- 936216:421h23Brussels-Midi18:05Paris Gare du Nord£441One-way0 changes
- 936817:431h22Brussels-Midi19:05Paris Gare du Nord£441One-way0 changes
- 938821:161h22Brussels-Midi22:38Paris Gare du Nord£981One-way0 changes
- 933812:431h22Brussels-Midi14:05Paris Gare du Nord£531One-way0 changes
- 942811:131h22Brussels-Midi12:35Paris Gare du Nord£981One-way0 changes
- 93148:431h22Brussels-Midi10:05Paris Gare du Nord£531One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £365.
Distance: 264 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £365 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average £83.
A coach is £347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average £365.
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 22m.
Coach takes on average 4h 20m.
You'll arrive about 2h 8m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £83 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:43 Brussels-Central | 1h29 | 7:12 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:13 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 7:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:13 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 8:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:43 Brussels-Central | 1h29 | 9:12 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:43 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 17:13 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:16 Brussels-Central | 1h29 | 18:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:16 Brussels-Central | 1h26 | 21:42 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
| 9302 | 6:32 Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 8:05 Paris Gare du Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon
Belgium
France
Trains from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 18:29. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:02 |
Last train 18:29 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Eurostar from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsEurostar trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon
Most Brussels-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Paris Gare de Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
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