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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mechelen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Essen to Mechelen?

The distance between Essen and Mechelen is 320 km. The road distance is 206.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Essen to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mechelen train from?

Essen to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Essen to Mechelen is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Essen to Mechelen train arrive?

Essen to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mechelen is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Essen to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2405+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Essen to Mechelen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 24m
€53–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
4h 3m
€20–37
Drive 206.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mechelencar 206.6 km
2h 25m
€32–46
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4h 16m
€140–440
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 51m
€49–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen to Hasseltbus Kyiv-Hasselt
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Malinestrain Ic / ...
5h 37m

Essen to Mechelen by train (Eurostar)

14Weekly Trains

3h 24mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.6 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Mechelen, Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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