There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Gistel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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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 Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€76–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brugesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 19m€26–38Drive 293.8 km
- Drive from Paris to Gistelcar 293.8 km
3h 7m€47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Courtrai to Torhouttrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 1 to Gistel Stadhuisbus 51a / ...
4h 24m€53–88Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Paris to Brugesbus 1740
6h 27m€32–49
Paris to Gistel by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Gistel is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Gistel is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Gistel. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Gistel Stadhuis via Brugge Station perron C7 and Westkerke Marktplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Gistel. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Paris and Gistel is 435 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Gistel without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €75 - €230.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Paris to Gistel, including transfers.
Paris to Gistel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Gistel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Gistel is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Gistel, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Gistel Stadhuis via Bruxelles-Midi, Ostende, and Oostende Station perron 1 in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Gistel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bruges station.
Paris to Gistel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Gistel is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Paris to Gistel.
There are 6269+ hotels available in Gistel.