The cheapest buses from Paris to Ghent
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Ghent will cost around $ 29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 19.
Timetable Paris to Ghent
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The fastest buses from Paris to Ghent
Fastest Journey
3 h
Average
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
263 km
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris for Ghent every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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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Bus Information between Paris and Ghent
 | Distance | 163 miles (263 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 4 h 35 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $18 (€14) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus providers | Flixbus, Eurolines France or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Paris to Ghent cover the 163 miles (263 km) long route taking on average 4 h 35 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Eurolines France or BlaBlaCar. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $18 (€14), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $15 (€12). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Ghent.
Bus companies
FlixBus Paris – Ghent
FlixBus buses will get you between Paris and Ghent from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
Flixbus is one of Europe's biggest bus companies which was created in Germany and offers bus services around Europe and US. Flixbus offers only one ticket type called Standard for your upcoming bus trip from Paris to Ghent.
If you’re looking for a smooth and easy bus from Paris to Ghent, check Omio for FlixBus buses offering this route. Whether you are looking for the fastest, earliest or cheapest bus to take for this 163 miles (263 km) journey from Paris to Ghent, Omio makes it easier than ever to find FlixBus buses at affordable prices, and you can also quickly book bus tickets online. Check the current FlixBus bus schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route from Paris to Ghent as well as relevant ticket information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and book your FlixBus bus on Omio. If you search for buses from Paris to Ghent in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the FlixBus tickets are mobile tickets, making it convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. With prices for FlixBus buses between Paris and Ghent starting at $15 (€12), buy your official FlixBus tickets with Omio online quickly and easily!
Read on for COVID-19 recommendations and policies for your FlixBus bus ticket between Paris and Ghent:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
Travel between Paris, France and Ghent, Belgium by bus is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Belgium from France?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Paris?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
What are the safety rules to follow in Ghent, Belgium?
When traveling in Belgium, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 9/19/21. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Ghent from Paris before traveling.
Return travel from Belgium to France is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Paris from Ghent?
Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Ghent?
Requirements for reentering:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 9/19/21. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your bus to Paris from Ghent.
When taking the bus from Paris to Ghent, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Pl. Du Panthéon and Paris, Paris (Bercy Seine). Your route can end in bus stations such as Ghent and Gent, Ghent.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Ghent.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1 mile (s) / 2 km away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Ghent, located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center.
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