Train Brussels Paris

Which station do you arrive at, depending on your train?

From Brussels Midi station, you will arrive at Paris Nord or Marne la Vallée Chessy TGV with Eurostar (Thalys) or TGV INOUI (with, for some routes, a connection in Lille). Count on an average travel time of 1 hour 27 minutes.

Cheap Brussels - Paris Eurostar train tickets

Find the best price for your Brussels - Paris Eurostar (formerly Thalys) ticket

Thalys has changed its name and is now part of Eurostar. To get the best price for your Brussels – Paris journey, remember to book in advance. To help you plan, Eurostar tickets go on sale 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Don't hesitate to compare the different classes of tickets: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

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Tickets and classes available on the Brussels - Paris Eurostar (Thalys) service

SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the Brussels - Paris Eurostar train: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for the utmost comfort and extra services.

Eurostar Standard

The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares to Paris from Brussels. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:

• Eurostar Standard seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
• 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Plus

The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from Brussels to Paris. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:

• A comfy, wider seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
• 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
• A warm welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Premier

If you want to take a train between Brussels and Paris that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:

• A comfy, wider seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Onboard meals served at your seat throughout the day
• 3 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
• Guaranteed boarding on the day of travel
• Access to Eurostar lounges in Paris and Brussels, and NS International lounges - Regus Express lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Schiphol
• Newspapers/magazines available via the app
• Personalised welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.

Eurostar child fares (formerly Thalys)

Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge and without a ticket if they sit on your lap: they won't be guaranteed a seat. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 12 (on the departure date), you'll be pleased to know there's a flat children's fare.

Preparing for your Eurostar (formerly Thalys) journey

How much luggage can I take on board the Brussels - Paris Eurostar train?

With the Eurostar to Paris from Brussels, you can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage per person (3 if you have a Eurostar Premier ticket) measuring a maximum of 75 x 53 x 30 cm, plus one piece of hand luggage. There's no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry and move your luggage yourself. Remember to label your luggage, and don't forget it when you arrive at your destination!

Taking a bike on the Brussels - Paris Eurostar

There are only a few bike storage spaces on Eurostar trains. For non-folding bikes, the wheels must be dismantled and the bike stored in a bag no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm if it's to be allowed on board. If you're travelling with a bike please arrive at the platform 30 minutes before the train's departure.
Folding bicycles are treated as normal luggage if they measure no more than 75 x 53 x 30cm.

Can I travel with my pet on the Brussels - Paris Eurostar train?

Do you own a pet? You can take it on your Eurostar train subject to the following conditions:

• Small pets weighing under 6 kg can travel free of charge in a pet carrier no bigger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm
• If your pet isn't travelling in a carrier you'll have to pay the €30 "Dog fare": please contact the train manager. Your pet must be placed on your lap, or kept on a lead at your feet and, for the safety of other passengers, wear a muzzle.

Visit Paris in three days

Romantic, festive, cultural... Paris has many faces and is less than an hour and a half from Brussels by train. There are more than 20 Brussels-Paris trains each day: book the time slot that suits you and get yourself ready for your three-day city visit!

First day: visit the heart of the city

On the first day, start from the Place du Trocadéro, and go down through the gardens from the imposing esplanade to reach the Eiffel Tower. Built for the 1899 World's Fair, the tower has been the symbol of Paris ever since. The original ?Iron Lady' can be climbed using the stairs or the lift.
At its feet is the Champs de Mars, a large and shady public garden surrounded by the quiet, chic streets of the 7th arrondissement. Further on stands the golden dome of Les Invalides. A former military hospital built by Louis XV, it now houses the army museum and Napoleon's ashes. Then head towards the Seine and walk along the quays.
Your path will take you past the National Assembly, the Orsay museum and the Institute of France, home to the French Academy, before you arrive at the Pont des Arts. This pedestrian bridge is a must-see and is often regarded as the most romantic bridge in Paris. Take advantage of the proximity of the Île de la Cité to stroll around, and then go up to the Latin Quarter. The narrow streets leading up to the Pantheon are full of small restaurants and cafés where students have sat and put the world to rights for centuries. Lovers of world cuisine, you are sure to find something to enjoy for dinner.

Second day: right bank and north of Paris

On the second day, opt for the north of the capital and go to the Sacré-Coeur basilica and Montmartre from the Anvers Metro station. Take your time as you wander through this picturesque and timeless neighbourhood. Then go to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, the most famous avenue in the world with its luxury shops. You can choose whether to go shopping in the famous shops or simply to stroll around as the fancy takes you.
Turn at the roundabout on Avenue Winston Churchill: on either side are the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais, which house temporary exhibitions and are always interesting. You will arrive at the Alexandre III Bridge. Then go on alongside the Seine to the massive Place de la Concorde, dominated by the obelisk brought back from Egypt by Napoleon.
Immerse yourself in the Tuileries garden and enjoy its pond, broad tree-lined pathways, and the little kiosks scattered here and there where you can quench your thirst and nibble on a snack. There you can choose to stroll through the arcades of the Rue de Rivoli, discover the Place Vendôme with its jewellers and end up at the Paris Opera, the famous Palais Garnier.

Third day: museums and old Paris

On the third day, head for the Louvre Museum, its pyramid and its masterpieces. Take a little time beforehand to prepare for your visit and target the paintings you don't want to miss. You can easily spend a morning there.
A few Metro stations away is the Beaubourg Centre. Standing in the heart of old Paris, it houses collections and exhibitions entirely dedicated to contemporary art and is characterised by its unique architecture. The gigantic coloured pipes rub shoulders with 17th-century buildings. It is also a good starting point for visiting the Marais, the Place des Vosges and the Bastille. Cafes, small shops, falafel stalls, and famous pastry shops make this area lively and very popular with visitors.
It's a good place to eat or to shop if you want to bring back amusing and original souvenirs from Paris.
Don't delay: come and discover all this for yourself by booking your Brussels-Paris train ticket.