Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe joint for connecting a first pipe part (1) and a second pipe part (2), in particular for an exhaust-gas system of an internal combustion engine, having a fastening means (3) and a sealing element (4) which has a sleeve (5) and a sealing ring (6). According to the invention, the sleeve (5) has a radially widened portion (8) at its first end (7) and can be pushed into the first pipe part (1) such that the widened portion (8) engages behind a circumferential constriction (11) of the first pipe part (1). The pipe joint according to the invention is suitable, in particular, for the gas-tight connection of exhaust pipes of motor vehicles.