There are 6 ways to get from Mechelen to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain Intercity
4h 40m€67–138Bus via Antwerp - Berchem
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 27m€32–62Drive 331 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Groningencar 331 km
3h 40m€60–86Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
4h 55m€146–375Train via Zwolle
- Take the train from Malines to Bredatrain Ec
- Take the train from Breda to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
4h 53m€40–95Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central stationbus N818
7h 58m€33–63
Mechelen to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Groningen is to bus via Antwerp - Berchem which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Groningen is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Antwerp - Berchem and arriving at Groningen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Mechelen and Groningen is 382 km. The road distance is 331 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Mechelen to Groningen, including transfers.
Mechelen to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Berchem station.
Mechelen to Groningen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp - Berchem, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Malines to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningen twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Malines to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Malines to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Groningen station.
Mechelen to Groningen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Schiphol Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Groningen is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Mechelen to Groningen.
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