There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Compiègne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Take the train from Paris Nord to CompiegneTer
3h 56m€71–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport757 / ...
6h 23m€19–45Drive 218 km
- Drive from Ghent to Compiègne218 km
2h 15m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Saint-QuentinOtc
- Take the train from St Quentin to CompiegneTer
4h 27m€32–57Train #2
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to St QuentinTer
- Take the train from St Quentin to CompiegneTer
5h 17m€40–88
Ghent to Compiègne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Compiègne is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Compiègne is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Compiègne. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Gare-QUAI de la République via Lille, ROISSY POLE - Quai F1 and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Compiègne. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Compiegne via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Ghent and Compiègne is 444 km. The road distance is 218 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Compiègne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 56m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ghent to Compiègne, including transfers.
Ghent to Compiègne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Compiègne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Compiègne is to train via Paris which takes 3h 56m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Compiègne, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Compiegne via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Gare-QUAI de la République via Lille, ROISSY POLE - Quai F1, and Gare routière in around 6h 23m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Saint-Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Nord to Compiegne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
Train from St Quentin to Compiegne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from Lille Flandres to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €21–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Compiègne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Ghent to Compiègne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Compiègne is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ghent to Compiègne.
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