There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Arlon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Arlontrain Ic / ...
3h 45m€39–77Drive 206.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Mechelen to Arloncar 206.2 km
2h 4m€32–46Line 82 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Abus 82
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Arlon Route de Neufchâteaubus
6h 3m€50–91Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to Arlontrain Ic
4h 17m€38–73
Mechelen to Arlon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Arlon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Arlon is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Arlon. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Station perron 4 and arriving at Arlon Route de Neufchâteau via Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 and Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Arlon. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Arlon via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Mechelen and Arlon is 217 km. The road distance is 206.2 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Arlon without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Mechelen to Arlon, including transfers.
Mechelen to Arlon bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Station perron 4.
Mechelen to Arlon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Arlon is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 82 bus and bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Arlon, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Arlon hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Arlon Route de Neufchâteau via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16, and Charleroi Airport in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Arlon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Arlon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Leuven Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Arlon Route de Neufchâteau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–65
- Website
- Flibco
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Arlon bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A station.
Mechelen to Arlon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Arlon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Arlon is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Mechelen to Arlon.
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