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Jakob Smitsmuseum
Local heritage museum presenting Mol's social, religious, and everyday history through regional objects and changing displays.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Mol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Mol:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent to Mol costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Mol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 46m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€14 vs €19). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Ghent to Mol run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 10:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Local heritage museum presenting Mol's social, religious, and everyday history through regional objects and changing displays.
Museum focused on painter Jakob Smits and the Molse School, important for visitors interested in regional art history.
Interpretive mining museum in nearby Beringen, a major regional museum explaining coal mining heritage with immersive exhibits.
Large white-sand lake and recreation area, famous locally for beach scenery, walking paths, and a striking Kempen landscape.
Protected dune landscape with rare inland sand drifts, excellent for walking and experiencing one of Mol's most unusual natural areas.
Lakeside district known for resort atmosphere, watersports, and pleasant cycling routes around the water and pine woods.
A strong Trappist ale brewed in nearby Westmalle Abbey. It is one of the region’s most iconic beers and a classic drink to try in the Kempen area.
A rich Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with dark beer. It is a beloved comfort dish across Flanders and common on traditional menus near Mol.
Mussels steamed with vegetables, white wine, or beer and usually served with fries. This is one of Belgium’s most classic and widely loved meals.
Established fine dining restaurant in Mol known for refined Belgian-French cooking and an elegant setting suited to a longer dinner.
Well-known brasserie style venue serving Belgian classics, seasonal dishes, and beers in a relaxed atmosphere popular with local diners.
Casual local spot for Belgian comfort food, grilled dishes, and drinks, with an approachable atmosphere suitable for everyday dining.
Moderate for Belgium. Dining and hotels cost less than Brussels or Antwerp, but still above many nearby Dutch towns. Local buses are reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Mol Station -> Mol Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Mol 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 Mol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Mol trains use the Gent St Pieters to Mol station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Mol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Mol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Sushi King Mol, Bistro 't Zand
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Mol. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mol. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mol: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mol: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sunparks Kempense Meren, Hotel Corbie Mol, Hotel Hippocampus.
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