The average train between Ghent and Gare du Nord takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Gare du Nord. 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 Gare du Nord. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Gare du Nord at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Gare du Nord. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Gare du Nord station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Ghent to Gare du Nord train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Gare du Nord train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Book your Ghent to Gare du Nord train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ghent and Gare du Nord is 260.1 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Paris Nord via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 20m.