There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Ghent University by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€61–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghentbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 32m€26–50Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Ghent Universitycar 291.6 km
2h 59m€46–66Fly, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 13m€132–314Train via Lille
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3h 20m€53–101Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Paris to Ghent Dampoortbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
5h 4m€28–48
Paris to Ghent University by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Ghent University is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Ghent University is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €60 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Ghent. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Ghent University. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Paris and Ghent University is 362 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Ghent University without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €60 - €210.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Paris to Ghent University, including transfers.
Paris to Ghent University bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Ghent University train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Ghent University is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Ghent University, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Ghent University via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghent twice daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–750
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Ghent University bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Ghent station.
Paris to Ghent University train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Ghent University is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Paris to Ghent University.
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