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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Mechelen:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Mechelen costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $488 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Mechelen costing on average $525 (€424).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
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How to get from Cologne to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Mechelen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 PM8h50Cologne12:10 AMMechelen$281One-way0 transfers
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- 3:20 PM8h50Cologne12:10 AMMechelen$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:20 PM8h50Cologne12:10 AMMechelen$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Mechelen:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Mechelen costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $488 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Mechelen costing on average $525 (€424).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Mechelen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Mechelen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Mechelen by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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