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Brussels to Mechelen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brussels and Mechelen takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brussels to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
140 km
Distance
€18
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 57 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Maastrichtbus bus N870 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen, Centrumbus bus 57
2h 51m
€14–22

Brussels to Mechelen bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Brussels and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Maastricht and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 15m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 45m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 40m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 15m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 45m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusArriva NL2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 15m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 45m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusArriva NL2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 15m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 45m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusArriva NL2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 15m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 45m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL2h 40m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 45m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 25m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 10m • 1 change

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    FlixBusArriva NL3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brussels to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brussels to Mechelen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Mechelen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Mechelen, Centrum via Maastricht and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 2h 51m.

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