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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Ghent will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 10 buses that leave Paris for Ghent on Fri, Aug 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, Aug 28 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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 Paris to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $299 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m 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 Paris to Ghent:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Ghent costing on average $130 (€104).
A bus is $270 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Ghent costing on average $299 (€241).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (3h 27m by bus vs 3h 37m by car) and save roughly $54 (€44) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $83 (€67)). 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 Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Ghent buses for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h55 | 11:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h30 | 1:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h50 | 2:55 PM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h30 | 4:05 PM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
53634 · 1671 | 3:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h50 | 8:25 PM Gent, Ghent | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
1671 | 4:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h10 | 8:25 PM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h50 | 12:50 AM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h45 | 3:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, August 28 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 3h40 | 3:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Ghent run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 45m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Bold contemporary art museum beside the fine arts museum, known for modern Belgian and international works and ambitious temporary shows.
Museum in the former Bijloke abbey and hospital complex exploring the city's history through objects, stories, and changing exhibitions.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and river views. It is Ghent's signature postcard scene and one of the best places for a stroll.
Opposite the Graslei, this elegant quay offers classic canal panoramas, boat departures, and some of the city's finest evening views.
Lively square in the medieval core surrounded by major landmarks. A practical meeting point and excellent base for exploring central Ghent.
A creamy Gentian stew of chicken or veal with mushrooms, meatballs and white wine, traditionally served with fries or bread.
A rich mash of potatoes with carrots and onions, often served with sausage or bacon; a classic hearty Flemish comfort dish.
A smooth mustard from nearby East Flanders, known for its strong fresh heat and traditional stone-ground character.
City brewery and taproom pouring house-brewed gruut beers with a relaxed atmosphere and good introduction to Ghent beer culture.
Historic brasserie in central Ghent known for refined Belgian classics, seafood and elegant Art Nouveau surroundings.
Traditional restaurant focused on East Flemish cuisine, especially waterzooi and other regional dishes, in a warm classic setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Brussels in some areas, but pricier than smaller Belgian cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up for taxis, and small change is enough at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Ghent by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Ghent buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Gent, Ghent station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Ghent bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle is 23 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle. ATMs are available at Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle.
Available at Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle: Wheelchair accessible bus bays available.
Gent, Ghent is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent, Ghent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gent, Ghent. ATMs are available at Gent, Ghent.
Ticket office support is available at Gent, Ghent.
Available at Gent, Ghent: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent, Ghent: Limited accessibility features for disabled persons.
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