My husband and I will be in Paris for New Years. I wanted to go to Brussels for a day trip on Dec. 31 so that I don't waste a day with my museum pass I am going to buy the rest of the week we are there. Does anyone know how crazy the train might be trying to get back to Paris before dinner time? I planned on leaving Brussels around 5:30pm to return to Paris, but am thinking that we not be able to get back? Can someone please set my mind at ease? Thank you! Kate
Hello Kate,
I checked with the SNCF (website) and there are evening trains running from Brussels to Paris that evening.
Brussels>Paris
4:43pm>6:05pm
5:13pm>6:35pm
5:43pm>7:05pm
6:03pm>7:45pm
They are all 78E. Since they are high speed trains, you will need reservations. If you will be using a RailPass, buy the reservations as soon as you arrive France. If you will be purchasing tickets, buy them online ASAP and have them delivered to your hotel in Paris.
Reply if you need more information.