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Dortmund, Germany → Mechelen, Belgium

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Four ways to Travel from Dortmund to Mechelen

Composite routes from Dortmund to Mechelen

Cheapest
2 h 23 min
Car
260 km.
from $14
Other
2 h 23 min
Rideshare
260 km.
from $9.89
4 h 29 min
214 km.
from $96.61
6 h 53 min
214 km.
from $47.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
Bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dortmund - Bus Station to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Email:
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$101.78
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$190.84

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen is to bus which costs $28.26 - $41.30 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Malines via Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Mechelen?

The distance between Dortmund and Mechelen is 353 km. The road distance is 263 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 29m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dortmund to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Mechelen train from?

Dortmund to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Mechelen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 29m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $41.30 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Dortmund to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Mechelen is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Dortmund to Mechelen.

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

Book your Dortmund 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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