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

The cheapest way to get from France to Ghent is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Ghent is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between France and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from France station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Ghent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

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 Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from France to Ghent?

The distance between France and Ghent is 299 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 3h 19m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the France to Ghent train from?

France to Ghent train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 3h 19m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the France to Ghent bus arrive?

France to Ghent bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Ghent station.

Where does the France to Ghent train arrive?

France to Ghent train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres 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 854+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3h 19m
€50–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghentbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 21m
€22–38
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Ghentcar 293.4 km
3h 2m
€47–68
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 47m
€142–330
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Paris to Ghent Dampoortbus 822
5h 44m
€27–43
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 8m
€107–285
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 4m
€89–237
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NCE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 21m
€83–262

France to Ghent by subway and train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.4 km
Duration: 3h 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 Lille Flandres in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghent 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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