There are 6 ways to get from Atomium to Mechelen by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 7 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Heysel to Docks Bruxseltram 7
- Take the train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Malinestrain L / ...
53 min€6Drive 22.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Atomium to Mechelencar 22.2 km
31 min€4–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brussel Madelon to Vilvoorde Station perron 2bus R20
- Take the train from Vilvorde to Malinestrain S5 / ...
56 min€6–9Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Brussel Esplanade to Vilvoorde Station perron 2bus R20
- Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 5 to Mechelen Station perron 1bus 28 / ...
1h 22m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Atomium to Mechelentaxi 22.2 km
31 min€55–70Line 62 tram, train
- Take the tram from Heysel to Evere Shoppingtram 62
- Take the train from Evere to Malinestrain S5 / ...
1h 21m€6
Atomium to Mechelen by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atomium to Mechelen is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Atomium to Mechelen is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs €55 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Atomium to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Brussel Esplanade and arriving at Mechelen Station perron 1 via Vilvoorde Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Atomium to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Heysel and arriving at Malines via Station Brussel-Schaarbeek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Atomium and Mechelen is 23 km. The road distance is 22.2 km.
The best way to get from Atomium to Mechelen without a car is to line 7 tram and train which takes 53 min and costs €7.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Atomium to Mechelen, including transfers.
Atomium to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Brussel Esplanade station.
Atomium to Mechelen train services, operated by STIB, depart from Heysel station.
Atomium to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Vilvoorde Station perron 2.
What companies run services between Atomium, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a vehicle from Atomium to Mechelen Station perron 1 via Brussel Esplanade and Vilvoorde Station perron 5 in around 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +32 70 23 20 00
- Website
- stib-mivb.be
Tram from Heysel to Docks Bruxsel
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=en
Tram from Heysel to Evere Shopping
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Vilvorde to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
Train from Evere to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Brussel Madelon to Vilvoorde Station perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Brussel Esplanade to Vilvoorde Station perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 5 to Mechelen Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxi Brussels
- Phone
- +32 485106311
- Website
- taxi-bruxelles.com
Taxi Bleus
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484975975
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
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More Questions & Answers
Atomium to Mechelen train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Docks Bruxsel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atomium to Mechelen is 22 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Atomium to Mechelen.
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