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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m 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.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (36m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around $6 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
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413211:37 AM0h46Heverlee12:23 PMMechelen station$101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5710+413211:37 AM0h46Heverlee12:23 PMMechelen station$101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 5710+413211:37 AM0h46Heverlee12:23 PMMechelen station$101One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 5709+413110:37 AM0h46Heverlee11:23 AMMechelen station$101One-way1 transfer
- 5707+41298:36 AM0h47Heverlee9:23 AMMechelen station$101One-way1 transfer
- 5708+41309:36 AM0h47Heverlee10:23 AMMechelen station$101One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Mechelen
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- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Mechelen as scheduled services by train and bus 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCB.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn.
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