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Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$100
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$154
Fastest journey on Oct 20
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
2 h 10 m
Trains on Oct 20
45
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 $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Paris without transferring at least once.
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9338Trains from Ghent to Paris run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Paris trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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734+ 9352 | 1:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h09 | 4:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
736+ 9364 | 3:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h12 | 6:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
737+ 9370 | 4:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h09 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
738+ 9376 | 5:35 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h07 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
738+ 9476 | 5:35 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h07 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
739+ 9382 | 6:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h08 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
518+ 9382 | 7:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h19 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
19726+ 7082 | 7:30 PM Mouscron station | 1h48 | 9:18 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
740+ 9388 | 7:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h07 | 10:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
419+ 9486 | 7:45 PM De Pinte station | 2h34 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1519+ 9486 | 8:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h19 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
519+ 9388 | 8:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 10:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
504+ 9302 | 5:24 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h41 | 8:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
505+ 9304 | 6:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
727+ 9310 | 6:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h02 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
406+ 9308 | 6:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 9:08 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
506+ 9310 | 7:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
506+ 9410 | 7:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7013+ 9416 | 7:46 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h02 | 10:48 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7013+ 9316 | 7:46 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h02 | 10:48 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
407+ 9414 | 7:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
407+ 9314 | 7:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
507+ 9316 | 8:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 10:48 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
507+ 9416 | 8:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 10:48 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
729+ 9322 | 8:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h07 | 11:43 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
508+ 9422 | 9:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 11:43 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
508+ 9322 | 9:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 11:43 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
730+ 9328 | 9:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 3h09 | 12:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
409+ 9326 | 9:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 12:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
409+ 9426 | 9:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 12:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
509+ 9428 | 10:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 12:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
509+ 9328 | 10:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 12:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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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.

Most Ghent to Paris trains use the Gent St Pieters to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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