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How to get from Ghent to Mechelen?

Planning to travel to Ghent from Mechelen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Ghent to Mechelen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Ghent and Mechelen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (SNCB-NMBS or Blablacar), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Ghent to Mechelen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Ghent Mechelen trip.

For your trip from Ghent to Mechelen, you have several transportation options

Ghent to Mechelen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Ghent Mechelen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Ghent Mechelen

Carpooling from Ghent to Mechelen is perfect if you want to travel to Mechelen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Ghent or Mechelen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Ghent to Mechelen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Ghent Mechelen Travel Information

Departure city
Ghent
Belgium
Destination city
Mechelen
Belgium
Distance
33 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Ghent to Mechelen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Ghent to Mechelen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Ghent and Mechelen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like SNCB-NMBS or Blablacar to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Ghent and Mechelen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Ghent and Mechelen

Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Ghent to Mechelen?
Flexible Carpooling from Ghent to Mechelen is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Ghent to Mechelen?
Landscapes Trains between Ghent and Mechelen often provide breathtaking scenery during the journey.
Flexibility Ghent Mechelen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.

Where to start from in Ghent? Where do I arrive in Mechelen?

Departure stations in Ghent

Gent Sint Pieters
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Mechelen Arrival Stations

Malines
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Trains Ghent Mechelen

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Ghent to Mechelen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Ghent and Mechelen.

The average train journey time from Ghent to Mechelen depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Mechelen are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Ghent to Mechelen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

Train companies between Ghent and Mechelen

SNCB-NMBS
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Carpool Ghent Mechelen

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Ghent and Mechelen, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Ghent to Mechelen depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Ghent-Mechelen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Ghent to Mechelen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Ghent Mechelen

Blablacar
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