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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Mechelen is to bus and line 57 bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Mechelen, Centrum via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Brussels to Mechelen?

The distance between Brussels and Mechelen is 160 km. The road distance is 129.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Mechelen without a car is to train and line 350 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs €29 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Brussels to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Mechelen bus from?

Brussels to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Brussels to Mechelen bus arrive?

Brussels to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Mechelen is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Brussels to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Brussels to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 350 bus
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Gulpen-Wittem, Wittem Wahlwillerbus 350
1h 43m
€29–118
Bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Maastrichtbus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen, Centrumbus 57
2h 51m
€15–24
Drive 129.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Mechelencar 129.9 km
1h 36m
€24–34
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen, Centrumbus 57
3h 2m
€27–53
Train, line 45 bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Genktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen, Centrumbus 57
4h 16m
€26–46

Brussels to Mechelen by train and bus

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Distance: 160 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Mechelen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Mechelen, Centrum via Maastricht and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 2h 51m.

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