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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mechelen is to fly and train which costs €100 - €220 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Mechelen is to bus and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Malines via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 19m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Mechelen?

The distance between Istanbul and Mechelen is 2202 km. The road distance is 2605.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Mechelen without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 48m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Istanbul to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Mechelen train from?

Istanbul to Mechelen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Mechelen is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 38h 3m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:40 PM in Istanbul and 1:40 PM in Mechelen.

Where does the Istanbul to Mechelen train arrive?

Istanbul to Mechelen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Mechelen is 2605 km. It takes approximately 23h 29m to drive from Istanbul to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2464+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Istanbul to Mechelen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Mechelen by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
7h 4m
€101–254
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SAW - BRU
7h 16m
€68–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
31h 48m
€164–377
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
41h 19m
€208–468
Drive 2,605.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Mechelen2,605.4 km
23h 29m
€397–573
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Malines
8h 50m
€100–214
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)IST - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
8h 34m
€129–391
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)SAW - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Malines
9h 19m
€224–722
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Malines
9h 28m
€167–343
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
38h 3m
€121–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train station1929
2d 3h
€120–249
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
2d
€187–403
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mechelen
23h 13m
€380–1,409

Istanbul to Mechelen by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

31h 48mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,202.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mechelen, Belgium?

AJet flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Malines via Munich central bus station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussels-Nord in around 38h 3m.

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