The average train between Paris and Ghent takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 Paris and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 54m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Ghent station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Paris to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Paris to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Paris and Ghent is 262.7 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 10m.