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How to get fromMechelen to Aachenby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Malines to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 15m
    €29–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Aachen station westbus bus N84
    4h 12m
    €15–24

  3. Train, line 45 bus, line 350 bus

    1. Take the train from Malines to Genktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 6 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus bus 45
    3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Elisenbrunnenbus bus 350
    4h 3m
    €29–39

  4. Drive  134.9 km

    1. Drive from Mechelen to Aachencar car 134.9 km
    1h 40m
    €22–32

  5. Train via Bruxelles Midi

    1. Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain train 79
    2h 35m
    €32–103

Mechelen to Aachen by train

Calendar81Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Aachen Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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