- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
35
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 $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Paris without transferring at least once.
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7038Omio 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 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 Ghent to Paris:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Paris costing on average $130 (€106).
A bus is $310 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Paris costing on average $341 (€279).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 3h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $130 (€106) compared to roughly $80 (€66) 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 Eurostar.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Paris trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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407+ 9414 | 7:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1508+ 9320 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h05 | 11:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1508+ 9420 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h05 | 11:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
409+ 9326 | 9:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 12:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
511+ 9340 | 12:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 2:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
513+ 9352 | 2:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 4:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
1505+ 9304 | 6:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h37 | 8:40 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ghent to Paris run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 9 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 47m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
A Former railway station turned museum, best known for its outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection including Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, famous for its inside-out architecture and strong international collection. A top choice for modern art fans.
A Hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, staircases, and cinematic city views. One of Paris’s most atmospheric walking areas.
A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
Well-known Saint-Germain bistro celebrated for polished classic French cooking in an intimate, bustling setting.
Established Paris bistro famous for steak frites and traditional seasonal dishes with a warm neighborhood feel.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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