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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 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Mechelen
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.
41077:58 AM0h48Ghent St Pieters8:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
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- 41077:58 AM0h48Ghent St Pieters8:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
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- 41077:58 AM0h48Ghent St Pieters8:46 AMMechelen station$141One-way0 transfers
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- 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
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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Mechelen
Travel to Mechelen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Mechelen.
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Train takes on average 59m.
- Around 38 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.
- 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 BlaBlaCar to go to Mechelen by bus.
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, SNCB to go to Mechelen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Regional, Intercity, SNCB.
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