There are 4 ways to get from Épernay to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Epernay to Paris Esttrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 39m€83–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lillebus Ski74
- Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus N1325 / ...
6h 29m€28–46Drive 264.4 km
- Drive from Épernay to Ghentcar 264.4 km
3h 46m€43–61Train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 57m€86–150
Épernay to Ghent by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Épernay to Ghent is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Épernay to Ghent is to train via Paris which takes 3h 39m and costs €80 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Épernay to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Épernay to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Epernay and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Épernay and Ghent is 502 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.
The best way to get from Épernay to Ghent without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 39m and costs €80 - €260.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Épernay to Ghent, including transfers.
Épernay to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Épernay to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Epernay station.
The best way to get from Épernay to Ghent is to train via Paris which takes 3h 39m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Épernay, Grand Est, France and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Epernay to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Epernay to Ghent Dampoort via Reims Maison Blanche, Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Lille in around 6h 29m.
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 Epernay to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Épernay to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Épernay to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Épernay to Ghent is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Épernay to Ghent.
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