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How to get fromZurich to Mechelenby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or night train

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

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  1. Fly to Brussels Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane ZRH - BRU
    3h 58m
    €90–239

  2. Bus via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstationbus bus X19
    11h 24m
    €67–112

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain train Ter / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    7h 35m
    €192–503

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus bus
    10h 55m

  5. Drive 634.6 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Mechelencar car 634.6 km
    6h 30m
    €111–161

  6. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane ZRH - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    5h 44m
    €166–382

  7. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    8h 59m
    €182–419

Zurich to Mechelen by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Mechelen, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Malines via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 35m.

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