How to travel from Ghent to Mechelen

You can travel between Ghent and Mechelen by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Mechelen is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Mechelen is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

The distance from Ghent to Mechelen is approximately 32 miles (53 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Mechelen is:

• Around 25 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Mechelen:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Mechelen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Mechelen by bus.
• Travel with Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB to go to Mechelen by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Mechelen with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 5 direct trains per day with Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB.

Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Mechelen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp, Paris, Leuven. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mechelen and these popular destinations at a great price.