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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Paris is to bus via Paris which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Paris is to train via Lille which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Paris. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Paris Nord via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Ghent to Paris?

The distance between Ghent and Paris is 296 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Paris without a car is to train via Lille which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ghent to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Paris train from?

Ghent to Paris train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Paris?

The best way to get from Ghent to Paris is to train via Lille which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Ghent to Paris bus arrive?

Ghent to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Ghent to Paris train arrive?

Ghent to Paris train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Paris is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ghent to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Paris?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Paris?

Book your Ghent to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

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There are 6 ways to get from Ghent to Paris by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2h 45m
€48–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N300 / ...
3h 40m
€22–45
Drive 291.6 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Pariscar 291.6 km
3h 3m
€45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
4h 34m
€134–325
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 16m
€40–113
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Parisbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
3h 49m
€25–39

Ghent to Paris by train

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Distance: 296.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Paris Nord via Lille Flandres in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 4 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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