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

The cheapest way to get from France to Ghent is to bus via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

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 59m and costs €35 - €120.

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 Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

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 Châtelet - Les Halles and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

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 59m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Ghent train from?

France to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 59m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid 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 855+ hotels available in Ghent.

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There are 5 ways to get from France to Ghent by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 59m
€39–119
Bus via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent Dampoortbus N802 / ...
5h 12m
€23–38
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Ghentcar 293.4 km
3h 2m
€46–67
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 19m
€49–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghentbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 32m
€27–48

France to Ghent by train

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Distance: 362.7 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between France and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Châtelet - Les Halles to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent Dampoort every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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