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How to get from Mechelen to Gent?

Planning to travel to Mechelen from Gent 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 Mechelen to Gent, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Mechelen and Gent, 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 Mechelen to Gent, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Mechelen Gent trip.

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

Mechelen to Gent train tickets

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

Carpooling Mechelen Gent

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

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

Mechelen Gent Travel Information

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

Plan your trip from Mechelen to Gent 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 Mechelen and Gent 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 Mechelen and Gent with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Mechelen and Gent

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Mechelen to Gent?
Landscapes Trains between Mechelen and Gent often provide breathtaking scenery during the journey.
Cost Mechelen Gent train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Mechelen to Gent?
Flexible Carpooling from Mechelen to Gent 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.

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

Departure stations in Mechelen

Malines
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Gent Arrival Stations

Merelbeke
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Trains Mechelen Gent

To get the best train fares between Mechelen and Gent, it is recommended to book in advance, be flexible with time schedules and compare train fares with Vivanoda.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Mechelen to Gent. 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.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Mechelen to Gent. 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 Mechelen and Gent.

Train companies between Mechelen and Gent

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
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Carpool Mechelen Gent

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

The average cost of a carpool ride from Mechelen to Gent 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 Mechelen-Gent, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The duration of a carpool trip between Mechelen and Gent also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

Carpooling platform Mechelen Gent

Blablacar
Blablacar
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