The average train between Paris and Ghent University takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris to Ghent University. 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 University. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Ghent University at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Ghent University. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Ghent University station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Paris to Ghent University train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Ghent University train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Paris and Ghent University is 262.6 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Ghent University via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 23m.