How to travel from Mechelen to Brussels

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Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 31m. 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 train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $8.

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

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from Mechelen to Brussels

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

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train

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

  • Intercity2032
    10:45 AM0h15
    Mechelen station
    11:00 AMBrussels-North
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity2032
    10:45 AM0h15
    Mechelen station
    11:00 AMBrussels-North
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity4530
    9:16 AM0h14
    Mechelen station
    9:30 AMBrussels-North
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity3432
    10:58 AM0h18
    Mechelen station
    11:16 AMBrussels-North
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2032
    10:45 AM0h21
    Mechelen station
    11:06 AMBrussels-Central
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional1982
    10:47 AM0h24
    Mechelen station
    11:11 AMBrussels-North
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mechelen to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Mechelen to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mechelen and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Mechelen to Brussels is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Brussels costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Mechelen to Brussels is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 20m.

The distance from Mechelen to Brussels is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Mechelen to Brussels is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mechelen to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mechelen to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Brussels by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mechelen to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 33 direct trains per day with EuroCity, SNCB.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mechelen to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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