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How to get fromGeneva to Mechelenby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Mechelen by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane GVA - BRU
    1h 38m
    €62–209

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    6h 48m
    €161–365

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus bus FlixBus N839
    13h 11m
    €77–117

  4. Drive  670.4 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Mechelencar car 670.4 km
    8h 12m
    €141–203

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    8h 13m
    €351–569

  6. Bus via Metz

    1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 30m
    €81–145

Geneva to Mechelen by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Mechelen, Belgium?

Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Malines via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 48m.

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