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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €240 and takes 7h 29m.

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 27m and costs €85 - €230.

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 32h 24m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Mechelen?

The distance between Bucharest and Mechelen is 1788 km. The road distance is 2130.6 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 25h 58m and costs €143 - €148.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Bucharest to Mechelen, including transfers.

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 27m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €143 - €148 and takes 25h 58m, you could also train, which costs €300 - €800 and takes 32h 24m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:24 PM in Bucharest and 3:24 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 2131 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Bucharest to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2509+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Bucharest to Mechelen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Mechelen by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.

Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
5h 27m
€88–230
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus
7h 29m
€49–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
25h 58m
€143–147
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
32h 24m
€301–784
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 29m
€146–255
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h
€128–287
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OTP - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain
7h 55m
€73–299
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
39h 56m
€173–285
Drive 2,130.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Mechelencar 2,130.6 km
20h 38m
€332–480

Bucharest to Mechelen by train

7Weekly Trains

32h 24mAverage Duration

€301Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,787.7 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

HiSky, Lauda, and six other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Station twice a week. Tickets cost €141 and the journey takes 25h 38m.

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