The average train between Gare de Lyon and Ghent takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Gare de Lyon to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gare de Lyon and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare de Lyon is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gare de Lyon to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Gare de Lyon station and arriving at Ghent station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Gare de Lyon to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.
Gare de Lyon to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Gare de Lyon and Ghent is 263.4 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 20m.