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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m 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.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly $0.14 (€0.12) 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Ghent to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5578:21 AM1h03Ghent St Pieters9:24 AMMechelen station$101One-way0 transfers
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- 5578:21 AM1h03Ghent St Pieters9:24 AMMechelen station$101One-way0 transfers
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- 5578:21 AM1h03Ghent St Pieters9:24 AMMechelen station$101One-way0 transfers
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- 56011:21 AM1h03Ghent St Pieters12:24 PMMechelen station$101One-way0 transfers
- 55910:21 AM1h03Ghent St Pieters11:24 AMMechelen station$101One-way0 transfers
- 5589:21 AM1h03Ghent St Pieters10:24 AMMechelen station$101One-way0 transfers
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- Around 51 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Mechelen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, EuroCity to go to Mechelen by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Regional, Intercity.
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