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 €23 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.

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 €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

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 24m.

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 which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 Cologne Airport CGN 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 which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bonn to Mechelen bus arrive?

Bonn to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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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Bonn to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 24m
€38–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationbus N870 / ...
5h 47m
€23–36
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bonn Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
4h 23m
€26–98
Drive 220.4 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Mechelencar 220.4 km
2h 22m
€41–60

Bonn to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 267.8 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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 €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 39m.

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