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 39m.

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 29m and costs €150 - €360.

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 28m.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Malines via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 9m.

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 39m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 17h 39m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 30h 9m.

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 3:34 AM in Bucharest and 2:34 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Bucharest to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Mechelen is 2130 km. It takes approximately 20h 44m to drive from Bucharest to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2517+ 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)OTP - BRU
5h 29m
€156–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels
17h 39m
€32–42
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
30h 9m
€202–440
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien HbfNight Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
34h 42m
€179–378
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Malines
7h 11m
€103–299
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
7h 15m
€169–452
Bus via Kampenhout Sas
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Station
27h 28m
€143
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train station1929
39h 53m
€85–158
Drive 2,130.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Mechelen2,130.5 km
20h 44m
€330–476
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mechelen
22h 25m
€328–1,333

Bucharest to Mechelen by train

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30h 9mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,787.5 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

HiSky, Tarom, and six other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. 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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