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How to take a train journey from Paris to Gent/Ghent
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Paris to Gent / Ghent / Gand by train
There are two options for taking the train from Paris to Gent/Ghent:
- Making only one connection between trains at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid station
- A longer, but usually cheaper route via Lille
Routes you can take to go from Paris to Gent / Ghent / Gand
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information
Via stations: Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel Zuid and Bruxelles-Central / Brussel-Centraal
Option 1: the faster and simpler route via Brussels
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
2hr 10min (via Bruxelles)
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
**Change trains in: Bruxelles
1 x connection per hour**
This routing via Bruxelles/Brussels is the fastest and easiest option for train journeys between Paris and Brugge/Bruges; compared to the alternative route via Lille.
Though that 2hr 10min journey time is dependent on making a transfer between trains in Bruxelles/Brussels in under 20 mins.
Don't be too concerned about making the connection because your ticket will be valid on any train between Bruxelles/Brussels and Gent/Ghent; and there are 2 - 3 express (IC) trains per hour between the two cities.
Reservations aren't available on the trains between Bruxelles and Gent/Ghent.
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