There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Axel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
3h 2m€134–215Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ghentbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 27m€31–50Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent Dampoortbus N802 / ...
6h 1m€35–54Drive 323 km
- Drive from Paris to Axelcar 323 km
3h 25m€60–86Train via Lille
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ter
5h 6m€63–107
Paris to Axel by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Axel is to bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Axel is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €130 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Axel station. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Axel, Stationsstraat via Gent, Dampoort and Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Axel. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Saint-Nicolas via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Paris and Axel is 405 km. The road distance is 323 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Axel without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Paris to Axel, including transfers.
Paris to Axel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Axel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Axel is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Axel, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent Dampoort every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Axel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Paris to Axel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Axel is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Paris to Axel.
There are 393+ hotels available in Axel.









