What is the cheapest way to get from France to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from France to Ghent is to bus via Paris which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from France to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between France and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between France and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from France to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from France to Ghent?

The distance between France and Ghent is 363 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.

How do I travel from France to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from France to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €60 - €220.

How long does it take to get from France to Ghent?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from France to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Ghent bus from?

France to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Ghent train from?

France to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Ghent?

The best way to get from France to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the France to Ghent bus arrive?

France to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the France to Ghent train arrive?

France to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from France to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Ghent is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from France to Ghent.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 864+ hotels available in Ghent.

France to Ghent - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from France to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 19m
€61–218
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Ghent Dampoortbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
5h 3m
€25–45
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Ghentcar 293.4 km
3h 2m
€46–66
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4h 53m
€132–314
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3h 28m
€50–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghentbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 28m
€29–53
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 15m
€107–259
Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 12m
€89–231

France to Ghent by subway and train

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.4 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between France and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Cité to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Ghent Dampoort twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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