The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Paris
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 54 trains that leave Ghent for Paris on Tue, Jan 20, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 20 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Tue, Jan 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Paris
Omio 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €135.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€114 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €312 Average price |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ghent to Paris train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Paris trains for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9322 | 9:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9428 | 9:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9328 | 9:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9426 | 9:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 11:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9428 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9328 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19714+ 7520 | On time 10:14 AM Kortrijk | 3h18 | 1:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
19714+ 7520 | On time 10:30 AM Mouscron station | 3h02 | 1:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9340 | 11:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 1:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9338 | 11:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 1:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9440 | 12:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 1:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9340 | 12:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 1:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19716+ 7044 | On time 12:14 PM Kortrijk | 2h30 | 2:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
19716+ 7044 | On time 12:27 PM Mouscron station | 2h17 | 2:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9352 | 1:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9450 | 1:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 3:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19720+ 7052 | On time 2:14 PM Kortrijk | 1h59 | 4:13 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9352 | 2:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19720+ 7052 | On time 2:30 PM Mouscron station | 1h43 | 4:13 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
19736+ 7060 | On time 3:14 PM Kortrijk | 2h00 | 5:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
19736+ 7060 | On time 3:30 PM Mouscron station | 1h44 | 5:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9364 | 3:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 5:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19742+ 7068 | On time 4:14 PM Kortrijk | 2h00 | 6:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9364 | 4:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 5:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19742+ 7068 | On time 4:27 PM Mouscron station | 1h47 | 6:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9370 | 4:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9368 | 4:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9370 | 5:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9376 | 5:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 7:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9474 | 5:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 7:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19726+ 7082 | On time 6:14 PM Kortrijk | 2h00 | 8:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9376 | 6:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 7:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19726+ 7082 | On time 6:30 PM Mouscron station | 1h44 | 8:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9382 | 6:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 8:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9380 | 6:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 8:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9382 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 8:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9388 | 7:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 9:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9486 | 7:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9388 | 8:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, January 20 | |||||
9302 | 5:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 7:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9304 | 6:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 7:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9310 | 6:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9308 | 6:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h23 | 8:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9310 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19740+ 7020 | On time 7:14 AM Kortrijk | 2h00 | 9:14 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
19740+ 7020 | On time 7:27 AM Mouscron station | 1h47 | 9:14 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9316 | 7:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9414 | 7:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19710+ 7026 | On time 8:14 AM Kortrijk | 2h00 | 10:14 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9316 | 8:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
19710+ 7026 | On time 8:30 AM Mouscron station | 1h44 | 10:14 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9322 | 8:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 10:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9320 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h22 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Paris
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Ghent to Paris start from as low as $53 (€42) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $141 (€114) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 10 daily trains from Ghent to Paris with 2 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 27m but the average duration is 1h 43m
Train Operators
- Travel from Ghent to Paris with Eurostar, TGV INOUI, and SNCB
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Eurostar.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord
- First train typically departs at 04:55 AM and the last at 11:48 PM
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€42) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Eurostar, TGV INOUI, SNCB from Ghent to Paris trainsEurostar, TGV INOUI, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Paris from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ghent to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Paris by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ghent to Paris
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
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