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Trip Overview

The average bus between Vilvoorde and Mechelen takes 25 min and the fastest bus takes 20 min. There is an hourly bus service from Vilvoorde 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.

25 min
Duration
13 km
Distance
€3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Vilvoorde to Mechelen bus times

Buses run hourly between Vilvoorde and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vilvoorde is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vilvoorde 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 Vilvoorde to Mechelen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.3 km
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Vilvoorde, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?

De Lijn operates a bus from Vilvoorde Nowélei to Mechelen Station perron 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 27 min. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice a week.

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