What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Mechelen is to bus and line 20 bus which costs €12 - €21 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €29 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Leuven Station perron 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Malines via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Aachen to Mechelen?

The distance between Aachen and Mechelen is 167 km. The road distance is 134 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €29 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Aachen to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Mechelen bus from?

Aachen to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Mechelen train from?

Aachen to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Mechelen bus arrive?

Aachen to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Aachen to Mechelen train arrive?

Aachen to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Mechelen is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Aachen to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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Aachen to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Mechelen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
1h 26m
€29–111
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierpleinbus 20 / ...
3h 5m
€12–21
Drive 134 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Mechelencar 134 km
1h 37m
€21–31
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierpleinbus 20 / ...
2h 44m
€25–48

Aachen to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 167.1 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Mechelen, Belgium?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–110 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Leuven Station and Leuven Station perron 8 in around 3h 5m.

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