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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.61. The journey takes 28m versus 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Zaventem to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:48 PM0h40Zaventem1:28 PMMechelen$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:48 PM0h40Zaventem1:28 PMMechelen$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:20 PM0h32Zaventem4:52 PMMechelen$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:48 AM0h40Zaventem9:28 AMMechelen$41One-way0 transfers
10:36 AM0h43Zaventem11:19 AMMechelen$51One-way0 transfers
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- Around 38 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Mechelen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, Regional to go to Mechelen by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Intercity, EuroCity.
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