What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mechelen is to bus via Brussels Airport-Zaventem which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mechelen is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Malines via Strasbourg and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Mechelen?

The distance between Basel and Mechelen is 891 km. The road distance is 548.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €130 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Basel to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mechelen train from?

Basel to Mechelen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Basel to Mechelen is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Airport-Zaventem, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Mechelen train arrive?

Basel to Mechelen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mechelen is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Basel to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 347+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Basel to Mechelen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Mechelen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
6h 48m
€131–338
Bus via Brussels Airport-Zaventem
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N837
9h 32m
€51–74
Drive 548.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechelencar 548.9 km
5h 31m
€95–137
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 34m
€91–254
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
6h 54m
€82–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 39m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 5m
€107–260
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 30m
€99–361
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€150–437
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
7h 25m
€114–268

Basel to Mechelen by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 891.2 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Malines via Strasbourg and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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