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Trip Overview

The average bus between Mechelen and Tongeren takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Mechelen to Tongeren. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 40m
Duration
85 km
Distance
€12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Mechelen to Tongeren bus times

Buses run hourly between Mechelen and Tongeren. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Tongeren at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Leuven Station perron 3 and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    De LijnBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)De LijnDe Lijn4h 18m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)De Lijn9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 52m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 21m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 52m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 21m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn9h 14m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn4h 19m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn4h 19m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn10h 14m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn5h 2m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn5h 2m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 52m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 21m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 52m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 21m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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    De LijnDe LijnDe LijnDe Lijn3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Mechelen to Tongeren.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Tongeren, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Tongeren Sint-Truiderpoort via Leuven Station perron 3, Tienen Station perron 8, and Sint-Truiden Station perron 5 in around 3h 30m.

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