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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mechelen to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $104, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$130 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Dortmund:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Dortmund costing on average $130 (€105).
A bus is $454 (€364) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Dortmund costing on average $504 (€404).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
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How to get from Mechelen to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 PM6h25Mechelen1:00 AMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:35 PM6h25Mechelen1:00 AMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:35 PM6h25Mechelen1:00 AMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:35 PM6h40Mechelen12:15 AMDortmund$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Dortmund:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Dortmund costing on average $130 (€105).
A bus is $454 (€364) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Dortmund costing on average $504 (€404).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Dortmund by train.
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