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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Paris to Mechelen:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Mechelen costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $225 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Mechelen costing on average $261 (€213).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Mechelen
How to get from Paris to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Mechelen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM7h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:25 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM7h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:25 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN36349:55 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:55 AMBrussels Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
Other options
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1321012:55 PM2h20Paris Gare du Nord3:15 PMMechelen station$1381One-way1 transfer - 9459+132133:55 PM2h20Paris Gare du Nord6:15 PMMechelen station$1381One-way1 transfer
- 9359+132133:55 PM2h20Paris Gare du Nord6:15 PMMechelen station$1581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:40 AM5h45Paris, Porte Maillot8:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM6h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:35 AM6h05Paris, Porte Maillot6:40 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$761One-way0 transfers
- SN36328:30 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMBrussels Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
- SN36309:15 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:15 AMBrussels Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
LH1051+LH55727:45 AM4h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport11:50 AMBrussels Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Mechelen:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Mechelen costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $225 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Mechelen costing on average $261 (€213).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Mechelen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with Vueling to go to Mechelen by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Mechelen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mechelen by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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