How to travel from Ghent to Paris

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from Ghent to Paris

You can get from Ghent to Paris by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Ghent to Paris on Apr 02 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information from Ghent to Paris

distanceDistance163 miles (263 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$36 - $389
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $36 (€31) • 9 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $138 (€120) • 2 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus, KLM or Thalys

Travel 163 miles (263 km) by bus, flight or train from Ghent to Paris. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $36 (€31). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, KLM or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Ghent to Paris.

How to get from Ghent to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Ghent to Paris there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 67,97% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Ghent to Paris. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs

Travel between Ghent, Belgium and Paris, France is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Belgium enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Paris from Ghent?

Conditions of entry into France:

  • There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Paris, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Paris from Ghent.

The restriction level for your return to Ghent, Belgium from France is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Ghent from Paris restricted?

Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Ghent from Paris?

Conditions of reentry into Belgium:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Ghent, Belgium?

You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Ghent from Paris closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Ghent to Paris. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Paris from Ghent is by taking a bus with an average price of $36 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options to Paris:

Taking a bus is about $353 (€306) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $389 (€337) for this trip.

Taking a bus is usually $102 (€89) less than taking a train to Paris, which costs on average $138 (€120) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Ghent to Paris is by train, which takes on average 2 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Paris by bus can take on average 9 h 10 min.

In comparison, getting to Paris by flight can take on average 3 h 50 min.

The Ghent to Paris distance is around 163 miles (263 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Paris is:

  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Ghent to Paris as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ghent to Paris:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Ghent and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
  • Most travelers catch their train from Gent St Pieters and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with Flixbus for buses to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Ghent to Paris tickets on Omio for $36 (€31).
  • Travel with KLM for flights to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Ghent to Paris tickets on Omio for $389 (€337).
  • Travel with Thalys for trains to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thalys Ghent to Paris tickets on Omio for $138 (€120).

Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Paris with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Paris with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.

Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Your trip from Ghent to Paris doesn't have to end in Paris. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Barcelona or Amsterdam. If you’d like to add London, Barcelona or Amsterdam to your Ghent to Paris tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Paris today!

When planning your trip from Ghent to Paris, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $36 (€31) one way.
  • Plane tickets are costing on average $389 (€337) one way.
  • Train tickets are costing $138 (€120) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Ghent to Paris online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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