There are 3 ways to get from Spa to Mechelen by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 388 bus, train
best- Take the bus from SPA Place Royale to VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai Abus 388
- Take the train from Verviers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to Malinestrain Ic / ...
2h 24m€25–39Drive 131.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Spa to Mechelencar 131.2 km
1h 49m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Pepinster to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to Malinestrain Ic / ...
2h 57m€24–38
Spa to Mechelen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spa to Mechelen is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Spa to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct train from Spa to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Spa-Géronstère and arriving at Malines via Pepinster and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Spa and Mechelen is 148 km. The road distance is 131.2 km.
The best way to get from Spa to Mechelen without a car is to line 388 bus and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Spa to Mechelen, including transfers.
Spa to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pepinster station.
Spa to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spa to Mechelen is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Spa to Mechelen.
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What companies run services between Spa, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Spa-Géronstère to Malines via Pepinster and Louvain in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Verviers-Central to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Pepinster to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from SPA Place Royale to VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
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