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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Mechelen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf station to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Mechelen?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Mechelen is 283 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Mechelen without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Düsseldorf to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Mechelen bus from?

Düsseldorf to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Mechelen train from?

Düsseldorf to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Mechelen is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Mechelen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Mechelen train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Mechelen is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Düsseldorf to Mechelen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Mechelen?

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Düsseldorf to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Mechelen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Bruxelles Midi
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2h 58m
€47–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
3h 6m
€20–35
Drive 187.7 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Mechelencar 187.7 km
2h 9m
€29–42
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 59m
€81–140
Train via Cologne (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 53m
€73–160

Düsseldorf to Mechelen by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.5 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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