There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, or train
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Train via Koeln Hbf
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 54m€50–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Leuven Stationbus N84
4h 57m€22–35Night train
- Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
4h 48m€26–99Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Bonn to Mechelencar 220.4 km
2h 22m€34–50Train
- Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
4h 48m€45–90
Bonn to Mechelen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Mechelen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bonn to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
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 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Malines via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Bonn and Mechelen is 277 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Bonn to Mechelen without a car is to train via Koeln Hbf which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Bonn to Mechelen, including transfers.
Bonn to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Bonn to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bonn to Mechelen is to train via Koeln Hbf which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Mechelen, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €23–28
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Leuven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bonn to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.
Bonn to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Mechelen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Bonn to Mechelen.
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