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Brussels, Belgium → Mechelen, Netherlands

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Brussels to Mechelen

Cheapest
1 h 30 min
Car
142 km.
from $7
Other
1 h 48 min
Train, Bus
110 km.
from $48.46
2 h 46 min
110 km.
from $30.35
4 h 14 min
Train
108 km.
from $34.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.65

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$42.39

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Hasselt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Bus from Aachen, Schanz to Gulpen-Wittem,
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$3.91
Bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen,
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Mechelen is to bus and line 57 bus which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $28.26 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Mechelen, Centrum via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Brussels to Mechelen?

The distance between Brussels and Mechelen is 160 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Mechelen without a car is to train and line 350 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $20.65 - $54.35 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Brussels to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Mechelen bus from?

Brussels to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Brussels to Mechelen bus arrive?

Brussels to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Mechelen is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Brussels to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Mechelen. Prices start at $39.23 per night.
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