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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Aachen is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 29m.

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 €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Aachen station west via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

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 2h 2m.

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 2h 2m and costs €29 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Aachen train from?

Mechelen to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Aachen?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Mechelen to Aachen bus arrive?

Mechelen to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Mechelen to Aachen train arrive?

Mechelen to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord 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, bus, and car

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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 Malines to Brussels-Nordtrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 2m
€30–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Aachen station westbus N1310 / ...
3h 29m
€14–24
Drive 134.9 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Aachencar 134.9 km
1h 40m
€21–31
Train via Bruxelles Midi
1. Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 55m
€28–128

Mechelen to Aachen by train

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Distance: 167.1 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Aachen station west 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h.

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