The 62nd Tour of Flanders cycling classic was held on Sunday, 9 April 1978.

The race was won by Belgian Walter Godefroot in a three-man sprint with Michel Pollentier and Gregor Braun.

It was Godefroot's second win in the Tour of Flanders, after the 1968 event.

[3] The race started in Sint Niklaas and finished in Meerbeke (Ninove) – covering 260 km.

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