- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
33
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Paris will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
To travel from Ghent to Paris you need to make at least one change.
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9440Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. 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 coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £101.
Distance: 263 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£96 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £220 Average Price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Paris trains for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2814+ 9458 | 15:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h31 | 18:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2814+ 9358 | 15:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h31 | 18:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
738+ 9376 | 17:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h31 | 21:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1517+ 9474 | 18:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h37 | 20:40 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
18171+ 9376 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 2h32 | 21:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
739+ 9382 | 18:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h36 | 22:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
739+ 9482 | 18:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h36 | 22:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2817+ 9376 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h26 | 21:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
740+ 9388 | 19:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h18 | 22:54 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2818+ 9382 | 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h31 | 22:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2818+ 9482 | 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h31 | 22:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
519+ 9388 | 20:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 22:54 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
18240+ 9388 | 20:29 Ghent St Pieters | 2h25 | 22:54 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
506+ 9310 | 7:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h40 | 10:05 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
728+ 9416 | 7:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h30 | 11:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
728+ 9316 | 7:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h30 | 11:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2807+ 9416 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h25 | 11:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2807+ 9316 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h25 | 11:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1809+ 9334 | 10:02 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h37 | 13:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1809+ 9434 | 10:02 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h37 | 13:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1509+ 9426 | 10:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h36 | 12:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1509+ 9326 | 10:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h36 | 12:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2809+ 9428 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h31 | 13:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2809+ 9328 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h31 | 13:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1510+ 9434 | 11:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h36 | 13:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1510+ 9334 | 11:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h36 | 13:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
732+ 9340 | 11:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h33 | 15:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2811+ 9440 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h28 | 15:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
2811+ 9340 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h28 | 15:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
1513+ 9450 | 14:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h36 | 16:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
735+ 9458 | 14:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h36 | 18:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
735+ 9358 | 14:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 3h36 | 18:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ghent to Paris run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 23:48 |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Paris 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Paris trains use the Gent St Pieters to Paris Gare du Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Paris 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.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV 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: I Love Paris by Guy Martin, Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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