There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Mechelen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Bruges to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain Ic / ...
1h 38m€17–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstationbus X19
2h 59m€14–17Drive 110.7 km
- Drive from Bruges to Mechelencar 110.7 km
1h 20m€18–26Train
- Take the train from Bruges to Malinestrain L / ...
1h 51m€17–27
Bruges to Mechelen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Mechelen is to bus which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Mechelen Biest via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and Rumst Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruges and arriving at Malines. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Bruges and Mechelen is 97 km. The road distance is 110.7 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Mechelen without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €30.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Bruges to Mechelen, including transfers.
Bruges to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Mechelen is to train via Ghent which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Bruges to Malines via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Mechelen Biest via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and Rumst Busstation in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bruges to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Bruges to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Mechelen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Bruges to Mechelen.
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