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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Mechelen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Leuven Station perron 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Malines via Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Bonn to Mechelen?

The distance between Bonn and Mechelen is 268 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Mechelen without a car is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Bonn to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Mechelen bus from?

Bonn to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Mechelen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bonn to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Mechelen is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Bonn to Mechelen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bonn to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bonn to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Mechelen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Bonn to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Mechelen by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train via Cologne Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 42m
€41–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Leuven Stationbus N84
4h 56m
€21–32
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bonn Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
4h 50m
€26–99
Drive 220.4 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Mechelencar 220.4 km
2h 22m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
4h 50m
€45–92

Bonn to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 267.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–180 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 4h.

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