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Mechelen, Belgium → Essen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mechelen to Essen

Composite routes from Mechelen to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 22 min
Car
207 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 57 min
182 km.
from $89.43

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 35m
Every 4 hours
$24.00–$34.11
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
2h 50m
Twice daily
$21.48–$30.32
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
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Train operators
Found: 5
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
51 min
Twice daily
$39.16–$88.43
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 41m
Every 2 hours
$54.32–$60.64
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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National Express
Website
1h 1m
Every 20 minutes
$18.95–$27.79
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 34m
6 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$7.58–$11.37
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Essen is to bus via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats which costs $22.83 - $31.52 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Rumst Busstation and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Essen?

The distance between Mechelen and Essen is 319 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 57m and costs $54.35 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Mechelen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Essen bus from?

Mechelen to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Essen train from?

Mechelen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Essen?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 57m and costs $54.35 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Mechelen to Essen bus arrive?

Mechelen to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Mechelen to Essen train arrive?

Mechelen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Essen is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Mechelen to Essen.

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

Book your Mechelen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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