- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Paris will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ghent for Paris on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $185.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $346 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Paris:
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Paris costing on average $131 (€106).
A bus is $314 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Paris costing on average $346 (€279).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (3h 30m by bus vs 3h 41m by car) and save roughly $50 (€41) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $82 (€66)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Paris buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 4h44 | 11:59 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Gent, Ghent | 4h40 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 5h30 | 3:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Gent, Ghent | 3h40 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 4h30 | 4:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 5h10 | 6:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ghent to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
A Former railway station turned museum, best known for its outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection including Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, famous for its inside-out architecture and strong international collection. A top choice for modern art fans.
A Hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, staircases, and cinematic city views. One of Paris’s most atmospheric walking areas.
A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
Well-known Saint-Germain bistro celebrated for polished classic French cooking in an intimate, bustling setting.
Established Paris bistro famous for steak frites and traditional seasonal dishes with a warm neighborhood feel.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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