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-North train station which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 23m.

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 3m and costs €100 - €240.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Malines via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Mechelen?

The distance between Basel and Mechelen is 743 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 54m and costs €90 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Basel to Mechelen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 54m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Mechelen train arrive?

Basel to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mechelen is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Basel to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Basel to Mechelen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Mechelen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
6h 54m
€90–321
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
8h 23m
€48–68
Drive 548.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechelencar 548.9 km
5h 33m
€94–135
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 43m
€77–224
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
8h 2m
€72–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 39m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 3m
€104–238
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
7h 1m
€109–262

Basel to Mechelen by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.7 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Malines via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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