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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leuven to Mechelen

Composite routes from Leuven to Mechelen

Cheapest
27 min
Car
25 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Malines
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.32–$10.11
Bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Mechelen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Bus operators

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Mechelen
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Mechelen is to bus which costs $2.65 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Mechelen is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Mechelen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Mechelen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Louvain and arriving at Malines. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Leuven to Mechelen?

The distance between Leuven and Mechelen is 34 km. The road distance is 23.9 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Mechelen?

The train from Louvain to Malines takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Mechelen bus from?

Leuven to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Lüdenscheid station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Mechelen train from?

Leuven to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Mechelen is to train which takes 28 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.65 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Leuven to Mechelen bus arrive?

Leuven to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein station.

Where does the Leuven to Mechelen train arrive?

Leuven to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Mechelen is 24 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Leuven to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Mechelen?

Book your Leuven to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Mechelen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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