There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 13m€62–192Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 43m€24–36Bus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N802 / ...
3h 53m€28–40Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Ghent to Pariscar 291.6 km
3h 3m€46–67Train via Lille
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2h 58m€50–92
Ghent to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to France is to bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to France is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to France. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to France. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Ghent and France is 363 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ghent to France, including transfers.
Ghent to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to France is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Ghent to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to France is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ghent to France.
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