You can get from Ghent to Paris by train, bus or flight.
To get from Ghent to Paris on Apr 02 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 163 miles (263 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $36 - $389 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $36 (€31) • 9 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $138 (€120) • 2 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, 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.
Travel between Ghent, Belgium and Paris, France is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.
Conditions of entry into France:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
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.
Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of reentry into Belgium:
You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Paris with the following travel companies:
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.
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:
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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