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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 29m. 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 $7.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m 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 Mechelen to Brussels:
A train is $0.72 (€0.59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Brussels costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Mechelen to Brussels
How to get from Mechelen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 45309:16 AM0h14Mechelen station9:30 AMBrussels-North$71One-way0 transfers
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- 45309:16 AM0h14Mechelen station9:30 AMBrussels-North$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 45309:16 AM0h14Mechelen station9:30 AMBrussels-North$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 203210:45 AM0h15Mechelen station11:00 AMBrussels-North$71One-way0 transfers
- 453211:14 AM0h15Mechelen station11:29 AMBrussels-North$71One-way0 transfers
- 20308:45 AM0h15Mechelen station9:00 AMBrussels-North$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Brussels:
A train is $0.72 (€0.59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Brussels costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 33m.
- Around 48 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- 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.
- 47 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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