The average train between Ghent and France takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to France. 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 Ghent and France. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into France at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 Ghent to France? 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 Ghent to France. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at France station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Ghent to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Ghent and France is 512.2 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 13m.