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How to get from Mechelen to Ghent?

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

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

Mechelen to Ghent train tickets

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

Carpooling Mechelen Ghent

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

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

Mechelen Ghent Travel Information

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

Plan your trip from Mechelen to Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Mechelen and Ghent

Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Mechelen to Ghent?
Flexible Carpooling from Mechelen to Ghent 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 Mechelen to Ghent?
Landscapes Trains between Mechelen and Ghent often provide breathtaking scenery during the journey.
Flexibility Mechelen Ghent train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.

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

Departure stations in Mechelen

Malines
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Ghent Arrival Stations

Gent Sint Pieters
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Trains Mechelen Ghent

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

The average train journey time from Mechelen to Ghent depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Ghent 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 Mechelen to Ghent. 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 Mechelen and Ghent

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
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Carpool Mechelen Ghent

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Mechelen and Ghent, 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 Ghent 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-Ghent, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

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

Carpooling platform Mechelen Ghent

Blablacar
Blablacar
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