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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 17h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Kampenhout Sas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Malines via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Mechelen?

The distance between Bucharest and Mechelen is 1787 km. The road distance is 2130.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen without a car is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Bucharest to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Mechelen bus from?

Bucharest to Mechelen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Mechelen train from?

Bucharest to Mechelen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 17h 37m, you could also train, which costs €170 - €420 and takes 31h 25m.

Where does the Bucharest to Mechelen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Mechelen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:19 PM in Bucharest and 3:19 PM in Mechelen.

Where does the Bucharest to Mechelen train arrive?

Bucharest to Mechelen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Mechelen is 2130 km. It takes approximately 20h 40m to drive from Bucharest to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2380+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Bucharest to Mechelen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Mechelen by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
5h 25m
€136–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brusselsbus
17h 37m
€32–41
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
31h 25m
€179–418
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
34h 27m
€179–377
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Malinestrain
7h 10m
€128–319
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h 11m
€167–461
Bus via Kampenhout Sas
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
27h 27m
€144
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
39h 53m
€82–212
Drive 2,130.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Mechelencar 2,130.5 km
20h 40m
€326–470
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mechelencar
22h 25m
€324–1,329

Bucharest to Mechelen by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 25mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,787.5 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Mechelen, Belgium?

HiSky, Tarom, and four other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels once a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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