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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price |
1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Mechelen to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 20m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Brussels by bus.
- 33 direct trains per day with EuroCity, SNCB.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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