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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Aachen is to line 20 bus and bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Aachen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein and arriving at Aachen station west via Leuven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Aachen?

The distance between Mechelen and Aachen is 167 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Mechelen to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Aachen bus from?

Mechelen to Aachen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Aachen train from?

Mechelen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Aachen?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Mechelen to Aachen bus arrive?

Mechelen to Aachen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 1.

Where does the Mechelen to Aachen train arrive?

Mechelen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Aachen is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Mechelen to Aachen.

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

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Mechelen to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, and line 350 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Aachen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 51m
€29–61
Line 20 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station westbus N84
4h 10m
€11–19
Train, line 45 bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Malines to Genktrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 6 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Elisenbrunnenbus 350
4h 2m
€28–39
Drive 134.9 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Aachencar 134.9 km
1h 40m
€22–31

Mechelen to Aachen by train

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Distance: 167.3 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Aachen station west via Leuven Station perron 1 and Leuven Station in around 4h 10m.

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