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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mechelen to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3h 47m
    €53–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Essen central train stationbus bus N1314
    5h 13m
    €21–40

  3. Drive 207.3 km

    1. Drive from Mechelen to Essencar car 207.3 km
    2h 26m
    €32–46

  4. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3h 59m
    €155–389

  5. Train (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    4h 25m
    €89–158

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    4h 25m
    €54–108

  7. Fly from Brussels Airport

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    5h 14m
    €130–256

Mechelen to Essen by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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