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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Mechelen is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Malines via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Mechelen?

The distance between Leipzig and Mechelen is 788 km. The road distance is 621.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €85 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Leipzig to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Mechelen train from?

Leipzig to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Mechelen is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 10h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Leipzig to Mechelen train arrive?

Leipzig to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Mechelen is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Leipzig to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2513+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Leipzig to Mechelen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Mechelen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
7h 20m
€85–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station1304
10h 43m
€34–75
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
2. Take the train from Eupen to LouvainIc
16h 1m
€80–309
Drive 621.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Mechelen621.4 km
6h 44m
€96–138
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf51 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
8h 51m
€80–227
Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LEJ - BRU
5h 36m
€131–360
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
5h 26m
€90–323
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DRS - BRU
6h 58m
€158–526

Leipzig to Mechelen by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 20mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 787.5 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Malines via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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