By Courtney Traub
Paris Travel Expert, about.com
Are you planning a trip from Brussels to Paris but are having trouble sifting through your options to decide whether to travel by train, plane or car? Brussels is only around 160 miles from Paris, which means that if you can afford the time, taking the train or renting a car can offer a more picturesque, and potentially more relaxing and enjoyable, way of traveling from Brussels to Paris than flying would. With high-speed Eurostar and Thalys trains servicing Paris from Brussels daily in as little as 1 hour and 20 minutes, I highly recommend this mode of transport.
Taking the Train: How To
You can get to Paris from central Brussels in roughly an hour and 20 minutes via the Thalys train network. In addition, Eurostar trains leave from Brussels and connect in Lille, France. Thalys and Eurostar trains arrive in central Paris at the Gare du Nord
station, minimizing stress. First-class tickets are usually not much
more expensive than economy and include full meal and drink service.
Book Thalys or Eurostar Tickets From Amsterdam to Paris Direct via Rail Europe
Flights: Carriers and How to Find Deals[post_ads_2]
International carriers
including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Lufthansa and regional low-cost
airlines such as Brussels Airlines offer daily flights from Brussels
National to Paris, arriving at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Flights
to Beauvais Airport located in the far outskirts of Paris may to be a
cheaper option, but you'll need to plan on at least an extra hour and
fifteen minutes to get to central Paris.
Search for flights and deals on airfare for this route at Hipmunk: (book direct)
Brussels to Paris by Car: Why it May Not be Worth It
In
smooth traffic conditions, it can take roughly three hours to get from
Brussels to Paris by car. Expect to pay some toll fees along the way,
though. In the end, it may be more worthwhile to take the train instead.
All will depend on whether you need to transport large amounts of
equipment (perhaps for a family camping trip) or other goods. If you
don't, the stress of driving may not warrant the trip, even if it can be
a cheaper option.
Read related feature: The Pros and Cons of Renting a Car in Paris
Arriving in Paris by Plane? Ground Transport Options[post_ads_2]
If
you're arriving in Paris by plane, you'll need to figure out how to get
to the center of the city from the airports. You also may want to consider taking a taxi from the airport,
but this, again, will depend on how much you're willing to spend,
whether you're travelling with small children or elderly visitors who
may
find public transportation options uncomfortable, etc.
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