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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Mechelen is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Mechelen is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Brussels Zaventem Airport via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Malines via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Kiel to Mechelen?

The distance between Kiel and Mechelen is 620 km. The road distance is 643.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Mechelen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 17m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kiel to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Mechelen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Mechelen train from?

Kiel to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Mechelen is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 17m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Kiel to Mechelen bus arrive?

Kiel to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Mechelen train arrive?

Kiel to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Mechelen is 644 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Kiel to Mechelen.

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

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Kiel to Mechelen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Mechelen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
5h 20m
€114–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N818
12h 35m
€64–118
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
9h 17m
€144–601
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 4m
€81–149
Drive 643.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Mechelencar 643.6 km
5h 56m
€100–144
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 40m
€180–445
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 29m
€198–621
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Aarschottrain Trn
3. Take the train from Aarschot to Malinestrain Ic
13h 12m
€120–303

Kiel to Mechelen by train

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9h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619.8 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Malines via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Malines via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Brussels Airport-Zaventem in around 12h 35m.

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