How to travel from Berlin to Mechelen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Mechelen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $94, and a train costs an average of $94.

Distance: 395 miles (636 km)

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$172

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$145

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7h 33m

Average total duration

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7h 3m

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8h 36m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Mechelen is a bus with an average price of $81 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Mechelen:

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Mechelen costing on average $172 (€141).

A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Mechelen costing on average $282 (€231).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Mechelen is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

Bus takes on average 15h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Mechelen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Mechelen among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Mechelen

How to get from Berlin to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Mechelen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM13h00
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM13h00
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2592
    6:55 AM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:20 AMBrussels Airport
    $3621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 642 · ICE 314 · IC 3314
    8:47 AM7h13
    Berlin Hbf
    4:00 PMMechelen station
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 146 · 28521 · ICE 14 · IC 3316
    10:16 AM7h44
    Berlin Hbf
    6:00 PMMechelen station
    $1691One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM16h15
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:15 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 AM16h40
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    9:15 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:57 PM16h43
    Berlin Hbf
    12:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2590
    8:50 PM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $3621One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS240+Brussels AirlinesOS8171
    7:00 AM4h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:05 AMBrussels Airport
    $3971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1674 · SK1593
    8:55 AM5h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:35 PMBrussels Airport
    $4081One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Mechelen

Travel to Mechelen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Mechelen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Mechelen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Mechelen is a bus with an average price of $81 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Mechelen:

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Mechelen costing on average $172 (€141).

A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Mechelen costing on average $282 (€231).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Mechelen is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

Bus takes on average 15h 49m.

The distance from Berlin to Mechelen is approximately 395 miles (636 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Mechelen is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Mechelen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Mechelen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Mechelen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Mechelen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mechelen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Mechelen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp, Paris, Leuven. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mechelen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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