There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Épernay by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Epernaytrain
4h 8m€83–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus N1325 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus Ski74
5h 46m€27–45Drive 263.1 km
- Drive from Ghent to Épernaycar 263.1 km
3h 42m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain Trn
4h 52m€84–148Train #2
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
5h 7m€74–125
Ghent to Épernay by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Épernay is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Épernay is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Épernay. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Épernay. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Epernay via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Ghent and Épernay is 502 km. The road distance is 263.1 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Épernay without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 8m and costs €80 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ghent to Épernay, including transfers.
Ghent to Épernay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Épernay train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Épernay is to train via Paris which takes 4h 8m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Épernay, Grand Est, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Epernay via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Epernay via Lille, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims Maison Blanche in around 5h 46m.
- 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 Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Epernay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ghent to Épernay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Ghent to Épernay train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Épernay is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Ghent to Épernay.
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