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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mechelen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 45m.

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 9m and costs €120 - €360.

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 Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Mechelen?

The distance between Basel and Mechelen is 858 km. The road distance is 548.4 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 9m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 TGV inOui, 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 9m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North Station, which costs and takes 9h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Mechelen train arrive?

Basel to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mechelen is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 2492+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Basel to Mechelen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
6h 9m
€144–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N837
9h 45m
€40–75
Bus via Brussels-North Station
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
9h 31m
Drive 548.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechelencar 548.4 km
5h 32m
€96–138
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 40m
€105–310
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 56m
€134–529
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain S63
7h 31m
€163–393
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 9m
€122–359
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 29m
€120–338
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
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 7m
€143–442
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€172–437

Basel to Mechelen by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 858 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Malines via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station once a week, and the journey takes 9h 11m.

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