There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Monschau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Malines to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to Eupentrain Ic
3h 37m€26–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Aachen station westbus N84
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadtbus Sb66 / ...
6h€22–35Drive 153 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Monschaucar 153 km
2h€25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66
4h 7m€38–107
Mechelen to Monschau by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Monschau is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Monschau is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Brussels Zaventem Airport and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Eupen via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Mechelen and Monschau is 157 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €26 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Mechelen to Monschau, including transfers.
Mechelen to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Mechelen to Monschau train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Monschau is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Monschau, Germany?
You can take a train from Malines to Monschau, Altstadt via Louvain, Eupen, and Eupen, Werthplatz in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to Monschau, Altstadt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Brussels Zaventem Airport, Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 6h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Eupen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
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Booking & Getting There
Mechelen to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Mechelen to Monschau train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Monschau is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mechelen to Monschau.
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