How to get from Paris to Ghent

International travel from Paris, France to Ghent, Belgium is: Partially open.

Can I enter Belgium if coming from France?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Ghent if travelling from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What measures do I need to follow in Ghent, Belgium due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Belgium must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 20/01/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Ghent from Paris.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Belgium is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Ghent, Belgium?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Ghent?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 21/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Ghent here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel between Paris and Ghent. You can take a flight, coach or train.

The cheapest way from Paris to Ghent is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £9 compared to other travel options to Ghent:

A coach journey is usually £81 less than a journey to Ghent by plane, which costs on average £89 for the same trip.

A coach is £23 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Ghent costing on average £32.

The fastest way from Paris to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 2 min.

Other travel options to Ghent from Paris can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by flight can take you on average 3 h.

In comparison, getting to Ghent by coach can take on average 3 h 45 min.

Ghent is approximately 163 miles (263 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Ghent is:

• 6 trains a day.

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

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

• Most travellers take a coach from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent.
• Most travellers board their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Gent St Pieters.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Ghent:

• You can travel by plane from Paris to Ghent with Swiss, and you can find Swiss Paris to Ghent tickets for £89 on Omio.
• You can travel by coach between Paris and Ghent with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Paris to Ghent tickets for £9 on Omio.
• You can go to Ghent from Paris by train with Thalys. You'll see cheap train tickets for £32 with Thalys from Paris to Ghent on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Ghent with the following travel operators:

• You'll find direct flights with.
• You'll find direct coaches with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ghent as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Ghent from Paris.

Before travelling from Paris to Ghent, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this journey is £89 one way on average.
• The price of a coach ticket is £9 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket is on average £32 one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Paris to Ghent tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.