Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£37
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 28 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 260 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare:
A coach is £96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 2m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 3h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £131 compared to roughly £43 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.
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 7:03 |
Last train 21:41 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare 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 Gare Saint-Lazare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent St Pieters to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare trains use the Gent St Pieters to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent St Pieters and Paris Gare Saint-Lazare 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.