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

The cheapest way to get from Hasselt to Mechelen is to line 56 bus and line 40 bus and line 20 bus which costs €9 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hasselt to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Hasselt and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hasselt station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Hasselt Station perron 9 and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Diest Station perron 4 and Leuven Station perron 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hasselt and Mechelen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hasselt and arriving at Malines. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Hasselt to Mechelen?

The distance between Hasselt and Mechelen is 88 km. The road distance is 72.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hasselt to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €15.

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

The train from Hasselt to Malines takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hasselt to Mechelen bus from?

Hasselt to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Hasselt Station perron 9.

Where do I catch the Hasselt to Mechelen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hasselt to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Hasselt to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €15. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and line 40 bus and line 20 bus, which costs €9 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Hasselt to Mechelen bus arrive?

Hasselt to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Diest Station perron 3.

Where does the Hasselt to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hasselt to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hasselt to Mechelen is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Hasselt to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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Hasselt to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 56 bus, and line 40 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hasselt to MalinesIc / ...
1h 16m
€15
Line 56 bus, line 40 bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Diest Station perron 356
2. Take the bus from Diest Station perron 4 to Leuven Station perron 240 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein20 / ...
2h 38m
€9
Drive 72.6 km
1. Drive from Hasselt to Mechelen72.6 km
1h 1m
€12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hasselt to Mechelen72.6 km
1h 1m
€180–220

Hasselt to Mechelen by train

142Weekly Trains

1h 16mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.8 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Hasselt to Malines hourly. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Diest Station perron 4 and Leuven Station perron 8 in around 2h 38m.

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