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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Ghent
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Ghent will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 52 trains that leave Mechelen for Ghent on Mon, Aug 10, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3130+
181429:33 AM1h07Mechelen station10:40 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way1 transfer- 58311:32 AM1h06Mechelen station12:38 PMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
- 1822710:22 AM0h50Mechelen station11:12 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
- 3107 · 30088:33 AM1h17Mechelen-Nekkerspoel9:50 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way1 transfer
- 7209 · 5308:24 AM1h12Mechelen-Nekkerspoel9:36 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way1 transfer
- 181249:24 AM0h47Mechelen station10:11 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
- 41309:15 AM0h48Mechelen station10:03 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
- 413110:15 AM0h48Mechelen station11:03 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
- 413211:15 AM0h48Mechelen station12:03 PMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
- 41298:15 AM0h49Mechelen station9:04 AMGhent St Pieters€111One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Mechelen to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1779+ 9219+708 | 8:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h19 | 9:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 4129 | 8:15 AM Mechelen station | 0h49 | 9:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3157 · 580 | 8:19 AM Muizen | 1h19 | 9:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3157+7209 · 530 | 8:19 AM Muizen | 1h17 | 9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 7209 · 530 | 8:24 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h12 | 9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 9219+708 | 8:24 AM Mechelen station | 1h08 | 9:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2778+1530 | 8:27 AM Muizen | 1h30 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 7209 · 530 | 8:30 AM Mechelen station | 1h06 | 9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2758+4130 | 8:32 AM Muizen | 1h31 | 10:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 580 | 8:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h06 | 9:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3107 · 3008 | 8:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 9:50 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1980+1530 | 8:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h18 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3179 · 1980+1530 | 8:42 AM Muizen | 1h15 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 1980+1530 | 8:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h10 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1780 · 18124 | 9:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h58 | 10:11 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4130 | 9:15 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 10:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3158 · 581 | 9:19 AM Muizen | 1h19 | 10:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 18124 | 9:24 AM Mechelen station | 0h47 | 10:11 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3130+18142 | 9:26 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h14 | 10:40 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2779+1531 | 9:27 AM Muizen | 1h30 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2759+4131 | 9:32 AM Muizen | 1h31 | 11:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 581 | 9:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h06 | 10:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3130+18142 | 9:33 AM Mechelen station | 1h07 | 10:40 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3108 · 3009 | 9:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 10:50 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1981+1531 | 9:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h18 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3180 · 1981+1531 | 9:42 AM Muizen | 1h15 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 1981+1531 | 9:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h10 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1781 · 18227 | 10:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h59 | 11:12 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4131 | 10:15 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 11:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3159 · 582 | 10:19 AM Muizen | 1h19 | 11:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 18227 | 10:22 AM Mechelen station | 0h50 | 11:12 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9227+19734 | 10:24 AM Mechelen station | 1h08 | 11:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2780+1532 | 10:27 AM Muizen | 1h30 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2760+4132 | 10:32 AM Muizen | 1h31 | 12:03 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 582 | 10:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h06 | 11:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3109 · 3010 | 10:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 11:50 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1982+1532 | 10:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h18 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3181 · 1982+1532 | 10:42 AM Muizen | 1h15 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 1982+1532 | 10:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h10 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1782 · 18228 | 11:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h59 | 12:12 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4132 | 11:15 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 12:03 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3160 · 583 | 11:19 AM Muizen | 1h19 | 12:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 18228 | 11:22 AM Mechelen station | 0h50 | 12:12 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9231+19716 | 11:24 AM Mechelen station | 1h08 | 12:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2781+1533 | 11:27 AM Muizen | 1h30 | 12:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 583 | 11:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h06 | 12:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2761+4133 | 11:32 AM Muizen | 1h31 | 1:03 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3110 · 3011 | 11:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 12:50 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1983+1533 | 11:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h18 | 12:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3182 · 1983+1533 | 11:42 AM Muizen | 1h15 | 12:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 1983+1533 | 11:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h10 | 12:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1760+19718 | 11:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h44 | 1:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechelen to Ghent
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Trains from Mechelen to Ghent run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 36m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Mechelen to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Ghent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mechelen to Ghent
Most Mechelen to Ghent trains use the Mechelen to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Mechelen and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Mechelen station do trains to Ghent leave from?
Getting to Mechelen from Mechelen city centre
Mechelen is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen train station facilities and services
Mechelen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Graspoort, Il Cardinale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mechelen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mechelen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mechelen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mechelen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mechelen: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Mechelen, Hotel Elisabeth, Martin's Patershof.
Getting to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel from Mechelen city centre
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel train station facilities and services
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Muizen from Mechelen city centre
Muizen is 3 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Muizen train station facilities and services
Muizen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Muizen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Muizen: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Muizen: Bike Parking.
Which Ghent station do trains from Mechelen arrive at?
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Gentbrugge from Ghent city centre
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge train station facilities and services
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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