How to get to Brussels from Mechelen

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Compare train and coach 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 £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 £3, and a coach costs an average of £5.

Distance: 21 km

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from Mechelen to Brussels

How to get to Brussels from Mechelen by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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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.

EuroCity9220
10:390h28
Mechelen station
11:07Brussels-North
£41One-way
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EuroCity9220
10:390h28
Mechelen station
11:07Brussels-North
£41One-way
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Fastest

PKP Intercity3131
10:330h19
Mechelen station
10:52Brussels-North
£41One-way
0 changes

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Regional13224
10:420h30
Mechelen station
11:12Brussels-North
£41One-way
0 changes
PKP Intercity3131
10:330h31
Mechelen station
11:04Brussels-Midi
£41One-way
0 changes
EuroCity9220
10:390h34
Mechelen station
11:13Brussels-Central
£41One-way
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FAQs: Mechelen to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mechelen to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mechelen and Brussels including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Mechelen to Brussels is a train with an average price of £3.

This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Brussels:

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Mechelen to Brussels costing on average £5.

The fastest way to travel from Mechelen to Brussels is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 20m.

The Mechelen to Brussels distance is approximately 21 km.
The average frequency per day from Mechelen to Brussels is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Brussels as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mechelen to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mechelen to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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 coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mechelen to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 33 direct trains per day with EuroCity, SNCB.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mechelen to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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