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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Mechelen is to line 40 bus and line 20 bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diest to Mechelen is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Diest and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Diest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Diest Atheneum and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Leuven Station perron 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Diest and Mechelen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Diest and arriving at Malines. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Diest to Mechelen?

The distance between Diest and Mechelen is 67 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Diest to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €8 - €12.

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

The train from Diest to Malines takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Diest to Mechelen bus from?

Diest to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Diest Atheneum station.

Where do I catch the Diest to Mechelen train from?

Diest to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.

Train or bus from Diest to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Diest to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and line 20 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Diest to Mechelen bus arrive?

Diest to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 2.

Where does the Diest to Mechelen train arrive?

Diest to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.

Can I drive from Diest to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Diest to Mechelen is 49 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Diest to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Diest to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Diest to Mechelen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Diest to Malinestrain Ic
1h 2m
€8–12
Line 40 bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Diest Atheneum to Leuven Station perron 2bus 40
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierpleinbus 20 / ...
1h 45m
€6
Drive 48.9 km
1. Drive from Diest to Mechelencar 48.9 km
49 min
€8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diest to Mechelentaxi 48.9 km
49 min
€120–150

Diest to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 67.2 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Diest, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Diest to Malines hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diest Atheneum to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Leuven Station perron 8 in around 1h 45m.

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