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Compare bus and train for Leuven to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Leuven to Mechelen:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Mechelen costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
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How to get from Leuven to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6459+413210:32 AM0h40Heverlee11:12 AMMechelen station$51One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 6459+413210:32 AM0h40Heverlee11:12 AMMechelen station$51One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 5710 · 413311:36 AM0h36Heverlee12:12 PMMechelen station$51One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 5709+276110:39 AM0h57Heverlee11:36 AMMechelen station$51One-way1 transfer
- 6458+41319:32 AM0h40Heverlee10:12 AMMechelen station$51One-way1 transfer
- 3060+263211:03 AM0h49Heverlee11:52 AMMechelen station$51One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Mechelen:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Mechelen costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Mechelen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Mechelen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Mechelen by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCB.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn.
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