EuroCity between Brussels and Paris kicks off in time for the Summer Olympics. This Wednesday morning, the first EuroCity train left Brussels-Midi station for Paris. The train stopped at Mons station before continuing on its way to the French capital. Former Belgian Olympic high jump gold medallist Tia Hellebaut was there to cut the ribbon for this first inaugural journey.
In the coming weeks, Paris will be the world capital of sport and many travelers will cross the border to go to the City of Lights. For this occasion, SNCB is expanding its classic offer and is offering EuroCity trains, an additional possibility for tourists or supporters who will go to cheer on the athletes.
Four EuroCity trains per day
From this Wednesday until August 11, four trains per day will run between the two capitals: one early in the morning and the other early in the afternoon from Brussels-Midi, and one early in the afternoon and another in the evening from Paris-Nord.
EuroCity trains stop at Mons station (the only stop between Brussels and Paris), both on the outward and return journeys.
From Brussels-Midi to Paris-Nord
| Morning | Afternoon | ||||
| Week | Saturday Sunday | Week | SATURDAY | Sunday | |
| Brussels twelve o’clock | 07:02 | 07:06 | 13:38 | 12:26 | 12:26 |
| Departure from Mons | 07:51 | 07:52 | 14:19 | 13:11 | 13:18 |
| Arrival at Paris-Nord | 10:02 | 11:01 | 16:30 | 16:28 | 16:30 |
From Paris-North to Brussels-South
| Afternoon | Evening | ||||
| Week | Saturday Sunday | Week | SATURDAY* | Sunday | |
| Paris-North | 12:30 | 13:56 | 18:48 | 17:42 | 17:58 |
| Departure from Mons | 14:45 | 17:00 | 21:41 | 21:38 | 21:42 |
| Arrival at Brussels-Midi | 15:21 | 17:39 | 22:23 | 22:11 | 22:24 |
*timetable valid until 3/08
From 28 August to 8 September, a train will leave Brussels-Midi at 7:02 a.m. on weekdays and at 7:06 a.m. on weekends, with a return in the early evening (18:48 p.m. on weekdays and 19:02 p.m. on weekends). This second period coincides with the second part of the sporting event dedicated to disabled sports.
An affordable offer to reach Paris this summer
Second class tickets start at EUR 34 one way and first class tickets start at EUR 49. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for special rates.
Reservation is required. Tickets are on sale on the SNCB International website .
This new summer offer is part of SNCB’s desire to promote international rail connections as a sustainable and comfortable alternative to cars, coaches and planes.
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