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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund and arriving at Mechelen, Centrum via Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and Gulpen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Mechelen?

The distance between Dortmund and Mechelen is 207 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen without a car is to bus and line 350 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Dortmund to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Mechelen bus from?

Dortmund to Mechelen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Mechelen train from?

Dortmund to Mechelen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen is to bus and line 350 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Mechelen bus arrive?

Dortmund to Mechelen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Dortmund to Mechelen train arrive?

Dortmund to Mechelen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Mechelen is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dortmund to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

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

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Bus, line 350 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Gulpen-Wittem, Gulpen Busstationbus 350
3h 8m
Drive 160.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Mechelencar 160.3 km
1h 39m
€29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3h 10m
€33–141
Train via Gulpen, Busstation
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
3h 55m
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West Strain S1
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain Rb33
4h 7m
€41–70

Dortmund to Mechelen by train and bus

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.8 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Mechelen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Dortmund to Mechelen, Centrum via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Elisenbrunnen, and Gulpen, Busstation in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.

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