Visiting Belgium

Buses from Brussels to Paris

Eurolines Bus Station in Brussels

If you are not planning to take a train from Brussels to Paris, or you would like the cheapest travel route from Belgium to France, travelling by coach or bus is the best way to go when you are visiting Europe.

Buses on this route leave Brussels Noord station for Paris Gallieni bus station. Both are centrally located and connected to their respective cities’ metro and bus lines, making it easy to get to and from your coach.

A company called Eurolines run most buses from Brussels to Paris. They offer cheap tickets and comfortable services, with WiFi, reclining seats, and air conditioning. Additionally, each passenger gets a two-suitcase luggage allowance for bags in the hold.

Departures on this route take place many times throughout the day starting in the early morning and ending in the evening. Normally there is a departure every 30 to 60 minutes. Exact timetables change seasonally, so make sure to check for the latest departure information before you buy your bus tickets.

The bus journey time from Brussels to Paris takes 4 to 4.25 hours, depending on traffic conditions and scheduled departure times. Delays are common, so make sure to allow yourself extra time if you have a connection when you get to France.

Coach tickets on Eurolines buses from Brussels to Paris can cost from 9 euros for singles if you make an online booking and travel at off-peak periods. Otherwise tickets can cost up to 34 euros for singles.

Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt

Eurolines

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Frankfurt is by taking a coach or bus between the EU capital and the major German city.

Eurolines are the main company that run buses on this route. They are owned by National Express, a UK-based company that operate coaches throughout Europe. Eurolines coaches are clean and offer reclining seats, on-board WiFi, and air conditioning, as well as a 2-bag luggage allowance per passenger.

Buses between these cities leave Brussels Noord station for Frankfurt’s main bus station between one and three times a day. There is usually one service in the morning and one in the afternoon or evening, giving passengers the flexibility to depart when they want to. Timetables change seasonally, so make sure to check for updated schedules before you make a booking.

The journey time to Frankfurt can take 6 to 6.25 hours, depending on motorway traffic and bus departure times. Coaches can run late, so make sure to leave ample time for connections if you have onward travel booked when you arrive in Germany.

Coach tickets on Eurolines buses from Brussels to Frankfurt can cost as little as 9 euros for singles if you make your booking online ahead of your travel date and depart at off-peak times. If you travel during busy times or days, ticket prices can be as high as 43 euros for singles.

Buses from Brussels to Amsterdam

Eurolines

If you do not want to take the train from Brussels to Amsterdam or you want to find the cheapest way to get from one city to the other, taking a bus or coach is the best way to get from Belgium to The Netherlands.

Eurolines, a subsidiary of National Express, operate buses on this route. Their coaches are clean and comfortable, with seats that recline, air conditioning, and WiFi. Each passenger is allowed two suitcases or bags for the luggage hold under the coach.

Buses on this route depart Brussels Noord station for Amsterdam Amstel station every few hours, including in the early morning and evening. Schedules change seasonally, so check timetables for departure times before you book.

The total bus journey time from Brussels to Amsterdam can take 2.75 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic and coach schedules. Buses are known to run late, so make sure to leave yourself plenty of time if you have a connection to make when you arrive in Amsterdam.

Tickets for Eurolines buses from Brussels to Amsterdam cost from 9 euros for singles if you book in advance and travel at off-peak times and dates. Prices can rise upwards of 23 euros for singles if you travel at busy periods or buy a ticket on the day you travel.