The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Mechelen
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
82
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Mechelen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Mechelen will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 82 trains that leave Ghent for Mechelen on Wed, May 27, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
730+
92209:27 AM1h10Ghent St Pieters10:37 AMMechelen station$141One-way1 transfer
7009 · 31088:20 AM1h12Ghent St Pieters9:32 AMMechelen-Nekkerspoel$141One-way1 transfer
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92168:27 AM1h10Ghent St Pieters9:37 AMMechelen station$141One-way1 transfer
1507 · 20078:04 AM1h13Ghent St Pieters9:17 AMMechelen station$141One-way1 transfer
5578:20 AM1h07Ghent St Pieters9:27 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
41077:58 AM0h48Ghent St Pieters8:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
411111:57 AM0h49Ghent St Pieters12:46 PMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
41099:57 AM0h49Ghent St Pieters10:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
41088:57 AM0h49Ghent St Pieters9:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
411010:57 AM0h49Ghent St Pieters11:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Ghent to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Train takes on average 59m.
The journey is about 9m faster (59m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly $0.04 (€0.03) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $13 (€11)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regional, Intercity, SNCB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ghent to Mechelen train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Mechelen trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4120+ 2792 | 8:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h30 | 10:27 PM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
4120 | 8:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h49 | 9:46 PM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1520+ 1970 | 9:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 10:13 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1520+ 1970 | 9:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1520+ 1970 · 3171 | 9:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h18 | 10:18 PM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
570 | 9:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 10:27 PM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
742+ 9268 | 9:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 10:37 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1821 · 3144 | 9:53 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h33 | 11:26 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
4121 | 9:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h49 | 10:46 PM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1521+ 1971 | 10:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h28 | 11:28 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1521+ 1971 | 10:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 11:13 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
743+ 9272 | 10:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 11:37 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1522+ 1972 | 11:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1522+ 1972 | 11:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 12:13 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
744 · 2604 | 11:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 5h39 | 5:06 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
744+ 1776 | 11:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 5h45 | 5:12 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
522+ 1953 | 11:48 PM Ghent St Pieters | 5h32 | 5:20 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
522+ 1953 | 11:48 PM Ghent St Pieters | 5h25 | 5:13 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
522+ 2755 | 11:48 PM Ghent St Pieters | 5h44 | 5:32 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
3027 · 3128 | 6:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h16 | 7:25 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
555 · 3178 | 6:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 7:42 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
555 | 6:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 7:27 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
505 · 3106 | 6:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 7:27 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
505 · 3106 | 6:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 7:32 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
505 · 3106+ 3178 | 6:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h17 | 7:42 AM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
505 · 7387 | 6:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h28 | 7:53 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
727+ 1779 | 6:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 8:12 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
727 · 7227+ 1756 | 6:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 7:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2 transfers | |
727 · 7227 | 6:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h09 | 7:36 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
4106 · 7088 | 6:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h17 | 8:13 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
4106 | 6:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h50 | 7:46 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1506+ 1956 | 7:01 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h12 | 8:13 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1506+ 1956 | 7:01 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h19 | 8:20 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1506+ 1956 · 3157 | 7:01 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h17 | 8:18 AM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
3028 · 3129 | 7:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h16 | 8:25 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
7008 · 3107 | 7:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 8:26 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
7008 · 3107 | 7:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h12 | 8:32 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
556 · 3179 | 7:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h21 | 8:42 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
556 | 7:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 8:27 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
506 · 7388 | 7:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h29 | 8:54 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
506+ 1757 | 7:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 8:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
728+ 9212+ 1757 | 7:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 8:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2 transfers | |
728+ 1780 | 7:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 9:12 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
728+ 9212 | 7:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 8:37 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
407 · 3407+ 3158 | 7:55 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h23 | 9:18 AM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
4107+ 1957 | 7:58 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 9:20 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
4107+ 2779 | 7:58 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h29 | 9:27 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
4107 | 7:58 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h48 | 8:46 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1507 · 2007 | 8:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 9:17 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1507 · 2007+ 2779 | 8:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h23 | 9:27 AM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
3029 · 3130 | 8:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h16 | 9:25 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
7009 · 3108 | 8:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h12 | 9:32 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
7009 · 3108 | 8:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 9:26 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
557 | 8:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 9:27 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
557 · 3180 | 8:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 9:42 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
507+ 1758 | 8:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h23 | 9:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
729+ 9216 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 9:37 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
729+ 9216+ 1758 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h21 | 9:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2 transfers | |
729+ 1781 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 10:12 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
4108 | 8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h49 | 9:46 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4108+ 2780 | 8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h30 | 10:27 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
1508+ 1958 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1508+ 1958 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 10:13 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1508+ 1958 · 3159 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h18 | 10:18 AM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
3030 · 3131 | 9:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h16 | 10:25 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
558 · 3181 | 9:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 10:42 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
558 | 9:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 10:27 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
508+ 1759 | 9:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 10:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
730+ 9220 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 10:37 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
730+ 9220+ 1759 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 10:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2 transfers | |
730+ 1782 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 11:12 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
4109+ 2781 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h30 | 11:27 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
4109 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h49 | 10:46 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1509+ 1959 · 3160 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h18 | 11:18 AM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
1509+ 1959 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 11:20 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1509+ 1959 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 11:13 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
3031 · 3132 | 10:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h16 | 11:25 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
559 | 10:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 11:27 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
559 · 3182 | 10:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h21 | 11:42 AM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
509+ 1760 | 10:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 11:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
731+ 9224 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 11:37 AM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
731+ 1783 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 12:12 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
731+ 9224+ 1760 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 11:47 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2 transfers | |
4110+ 2782 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h30 | 12:27 PM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
4110 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h49 | 11:46 AM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1510+ 1960 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 12:20 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1510+ 1960 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 12:13 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1510+ 1960 · 3161 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h18 | 12:18 PM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
3032 · 3133 | 11:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h16 | 12:25 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
560 · 3183 | 11:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h21 | 12:42 PM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
560 | 11:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 12:27 PM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
510+ 1761 | 11:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h22 | 12:47 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
732+ 9228 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 12:37 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
732+ 9228+ 1761 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 12:47 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2 transfers | |
732+ 1784 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 1:12 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
4111 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h49 | 12:46 PM Mechelen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4111+ 2783 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h30 | 1:27 PM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
1511+ 1961 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h20 | 1:20 PM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1 transfer | |
1511+ 2763 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h32 | 1:32 PM Muizen | 1 transfer | |
1511+ 1961 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 1:13 PM Mechelen station | 1 transfer | |
1511+ 1961 · 3162 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h18 | 1:18 PM Muizen | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Mechelen
Trains from Ghent to Mechelen run on average 38 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Regional, Intercity, SNCB from Ghent to Mechelen trainsRegional, Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Mechelen from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ghent to Mechelen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Mechelen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mechelen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ghent to Mechelen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Stationsstraat.
- Restaurant De Graspoort
- Il Cardinale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- NH Mechelen
- Hotel Elisabeth
- Martin's Patershof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and regional destinations
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: Several lines available
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