What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ghent is to bus and train which costs €50 - €120 and takes 19h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Nice to Ghent?

The distance between Nice and Ghent is 1335 km. The road distance is 1106.3 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €90 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Ghent?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Nice to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Ghent bus from?

Nice to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Ghent train from?

Nice to Ghent train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Ghent?

The best way to get from Nice to Ghent is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Nice to Ghent bus arrive?

Nice to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Nice to Ghent train arrive?

Nice to Ghent train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ghent is 1106 km. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Nice to Ghent.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nice to Ghent?

Book your Nice to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ghent.

Nice to Ghent - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Ghent by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
8h 24m
€93–320
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
19h 32m
€50–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1789
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent Dampoortbus N802 / ...
17h 50m
€57–121
Drive 1,106.3 km
1. Drive from Nice to Ghentcar 1,106.3 km
13h 57m
€169–243
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NCE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 49m
€65–191
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
9h 40m
€130–353
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NCE - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 18m
€64–228
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane NCE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 1m
€104–321
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 30m
€80–284

Nice to Ghent by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,335.1 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Ghent Dampoort via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 50m.

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