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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Essen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Essen?

The distance between Mechelen and Essen is 319 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Mechelen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Essen bus from?

Mechelen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Essen?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Mechelen to Essen bus arrive?

Mechelen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Mechelen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Essen is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Mechelen to Essen.

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 44m
€44–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
5h 14m
€21–36
Drive 207.3 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Essencar 207.3 km
2h 26m
€33–47
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 1m
€158–396
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 25m
€89–158
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 25m
€89–158
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
5h 18m
€131–273

Mechelen to Essen by train

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Distance: 319.1 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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