The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Saint-Ghislain
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Saint-Ghislain is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Saint-Ghislain will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paris for Saint-Ghislain on Thu, May 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.
2:55 PM2h23Paris5:18 PMSaint-Ghislain$581One-way0 transfers
7:51 AM3h11Paris11:02 AMSaint-Ghislain$1091One-way0 transfers
2:55 PM2h23Paris5:18 PMSaint-Ghislain$581One-way0 transfers
7:51 AM3h11Paris11:02 AMSaint-Ghislain$1091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Saint-Ghislain
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Saint-Ghislain among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Saint-Ghislain:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Saint-Ghislain costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $221 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Saint-Ghislain costing on average $253 (€203).
Other travel options to Saint-Ghislain take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 7h 35m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $110 (€89) compared to roughly $68 (€54) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Saint-Ghislain train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Saint-Ghislain trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:51 AM Paris | 3h11 | 11:02 AM Saint-Ghislain | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Paris | 2h23 | 5:18 PM Saint-Ghislain | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Saint-Ghislain
Trains from Paris to Saint-Ghislain run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 10:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB from Paris to Saint-Ghislain trainsEurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB trains will get you between Paris and Saint-Ghislain from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCB
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Saint-Ghislain
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Saint-Ghislain 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 Saint-Ghislain, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Saint-Ghislain
- 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
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