How to get from Paris to Brussels

Travel between Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.

Can travellers from France enter Belgium?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Brussels from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Belgium:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Brussels, Belgium?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Belgium has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 28/07/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from Paris to Brussels.

The restriction level for your return to Paris, France from Belgium is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Paris from Brussels restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Paris from Brussels?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Paris, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 28/07/2021. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from Brussels closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Brussels: coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Paris to Brussels. Tickets for a coach cost on average £9.

This is compared to other travel options to Brussels:

A coach is £215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Brussels costing on average £224.

A coach is generally £28 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £37 from Paris to Brussels.

The fastest way from Paris to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 23 min.

Other travel options from Paris to Brussels can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 3 h 50 min   on average.

In comparison, travelling by flight can take you on average 3 h.

You should expect to travel around 164 miles (264 km) from Paris to Brussels.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Brussels:

• Most travellers take a coach from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travellers catch their flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Most travellers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Brussels by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Brussels for £9 on Omio.
• Travel with Swiss for flights to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Swiss Paris to Brussels tickets on Omio for £224.
• SNCF | TGV INOUI can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Brussels for £37.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Brussels with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct coaches to take to Brussels with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Thalys.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this trip.

Before travelling from Paris to Brussels, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £9 one way for this journey.
• The price of a plane ticket is £224 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket for this journey is £37 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Paris to Brussels tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.