Yana Safina
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Brussels Airport to Paris. How to get?
To get from the Brussels International Airport in Zaventem to Paris you can take a bus, a train, a plane or an individual transfer (taxi). You can also rent a car without a driver. If you go by bus, you’ll cover it in 4 hours 35 min to 9 hours 25 min for €16.4 - €30. The train (with changes) will get you to Paris in 2 hours 1 min, and it’ll cost you €96 - €146. You can also take a direct plane from Brussels to Paris for €340 or more. The flight will take around 1 hour. An individual transfer to Paris is also quite fast: you’ll get to the destination in 4 hours, and it’ll cost you €437. The distance between these two points is 322 km.
If you give preference to trains, remember that you’ll have to make a change in Bruxelles-Midi, and only then you’ll get to Gare du Nord in Paris. Your waiting time in Bruxelles-Midi will be around 20 minutes. Trains from Zaventem depart from 06:04 to 21:04; therefore night travelers should look for other means of transport or prepare to stay in Brussels overnight. The same concerns buses - they leave only in the daytime, and with quite long waiting periods.
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There are two direct buses from Zaventem to Paris: Ouibus and Flixbus. Ouibus buses leave twice a day, at 09:00 am and 12:00. The trip will cost you €22, if you leave at Paris Centre - Bercy and up to €30 if you go, for instance, to Vitry-sur-Seine or Airport Roissy CDG. It’ll take you 6 hours 05 minutes to get to the first bus stop in Paris. Flixbus buses depart four times a day - at 2:55 am, 11:25 am, 6:15 pm, and 10:00 pm. It’ll take you 4 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes to get to Bercy Seine or Paris CDG, depending on the trip and traffic conditions.
There is no direct train from Brussels International Airport to Paris. You can get to Bruxelles-Midi, wait for 20 minutes or so and then take another train to Paris Gare du Nord. It’ll take you around 2 hours, and you’ll have to pay €96 - €106 for the second class and €116 - €146 for the first class tickets.
If you choose this means of transport, you’ll get to the International Airport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle in Paris in 55 minutes to 1 hour. There are two direct economy-class planes from Zaventem departing at 6:50 am and 9:25 am. The tickets cost €340 - €385.
Transfer or taxi is the fastest and the most comfortable way to get from the International Airport in Zaventem to Paris. The service is especially handy for people having much luggage, families with children and those who don’t want to lose time waiting for the next train or plane. A car will take you to any destination in Paris in 4 hours. The economy class car costs €437, while the minibus for 7 passengers with 7 bags costs €460 (€410 at a discount price).
Those who already know how to get to their hotel should learn more about Paris City Transport:
What types of buses and trains there are, where to buy a metro ticket and how to refill it.
Plus, a lot of useful information about how to rent a car with or without a driver.
Order a transfer from Brussels Airport in Zaventem
If you want not only to get to Paris but also have fun there, make sure to read our detailed digests in the new Travel.Blender project.
For example, you can learn
what Paris sights are worth visiting.
For those who prefer to explore the country through its gastronomic wonders, we have prepared an extensive guide
"Cuisine of Paris and Restaurants you must experience".
Brussels: the City of Gothic Castles and Lush Greenery
Being the capital of Belgium and the European Union, this city is surprisingly easy-going and human-sized. With its Grand Place, Saint-Michael Cathedral, Parc du Cinquantenaire, and other architectural masterpieces, Brussels is righteously considered one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Its cozy streets with magnificent Gothic and Baroque buildings, lush greenery, and world-known landmarks – just to name the Manneken Pis – capture the imagination of tourists. Once in Brussels, people keep coming back again and again to enjoy the beauty of this glorious place one more time.Buses from the Airport in Zaventem to Paris
Cost
€16-30
Waiting time
3-21 h
Travel time
4,5-9,5 h
Clients
Solo traveller
Buses from the Airport in Zaventem to Paris:
Ouibus, FlixbusTimetable:
Ouibus: 09:00 am, 12:00 Flixbus: 2:55 am, 11:25 am, 6:15 pm, 10:00 pmRoute:
Zaventem Airport – ParisTravel time:
Ouibus: 6 h 05 min Flixbus: 4,5-9,5 hWaiting time:
Ouibus: 3-21 h Flixbus: 3,5-9,5 hComfort level:
high Ouibus: air conditioners, compartments for hand-luggage Flixbus: air conditioners, average seats, power outlets, Wi-FiCost:
Ouibus: €22 - €30 Flixbus: €16.4 - €26.9Clients:
Travelers without much luggage; solo travelers; young tourists; people visiting Brussels not for the first time; those who have enough time for waitingHow to find the bus stop at the airport:
The bus station is situated one floor down from the arrivals hall. One can reach it by using the escalators or elevators.Trains from Brussels Airport to Paris
Cost
€96-146
Waiting time
30 min
Travel time
2 h
Clients
Couple
Trains from Brussels Airport to Paris:
Brussels – ParisTimetable:
06:04 am – 09:04 pmRoute:
the Brussels International Airport-Zaventem – Brussels Midi Train Station – Paris Gare du Nord
Travel time:
2 hWaiting time:
30 min in Zaventem 20 min in Bruxelles-MidiComfort level:
1st class: spacious, noiseless, high speed, roomier seats, Wi-Fi, plug socket 2nd class: less spacious and comfortable, Wi-Fi, plug socketCost:
1st class: €116 - €146 2nd class: €96 - €106Clients:
Travelers without small children; solo travelers; companies of young tourists; people with little luggageHow to find the train station at the airport:
Brussels Airport railway station is located on level -1 of the terminal, not far from the arrivals hall and the departures hall.Planes from Brussels to Paris
Cost
€340-385
Waiting time
2,5-21 h
Travel time
up to 1 h
Clients
Couple
Planes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Paris:
Brussels Airlines plane from Zaventem to the International Airport Roissy-Charles de GaulleTimetable:
6:50 am and 9:25 amRoute:
Zaventem Airport - Charles De Gaulle AirportTravel time:
1,5 hWaiting time:
1 hComfort level:
Average: ergonomic seats, generous leg space, inflight entertainment system, food & beveragesCost:
€340-385Clients:
Travelers without small children; people with few luggage; businessmenHow to get from Paris Airport to the city:
From Airport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle you can take a suburban train RER that departs every 6 to 15 minutes. It’ll take you 35 minutes to get to Gare du Nord. The train also stops at Paris Nord Villepinte, Stade de France, Le Bourget, Orly airport, etc.Transfer and taxi from Brussels to Paris
Cost
from €437
Waiting time
5 min
Travel time
4h
Clients
Family
Timetable:
24hRoute:
to any address in ParisTravel time:
4hWaiting time:
The car arrives in 5 minutes. If you book transfer, you won’t have to wait for it at all. The driver will meet you at the Airport with a nameplate.Comfort level:
Taxi: a trip without random passengers, space for luggage Transfer: Quick ride without stops, child safety seats (if necessary), fixed price, no fees for luggage. The service can be paid out with a credit card or in cash.Price:
from €437Clients:
Families with children; elderly travelers; big companies of tourists; people with much luggage; night flight visitors; travelers who are pressed for time; those who visit Brussels & France for the first time.
Those who already know how to get to their hotel should learn more about Paris City Transport:
What types of buses and trains there are, where to buy a metro ticket and how to refill it.
Plus, a lot of useful information about how to rent a car with or without a driver.
How to get from Zaventem Airport to Paris?
In order to get from Zaventem to Paris, one can take a bus, a train, a plane or individual transfer. Public transport is all right for solo tourists with little luggage. But one should remember that it does not operate at night and sometimes it takes a traveler quite a lot of time to wait for the next train or bus. A private transfer will be the best option for tourists with children and much luggage. Have a nice trip!