What is the cheapest way to get from Machelen to Spa?

The cheapest way to get from Machelen to Spa is to bus and line 60 bus which costs €12 - €22 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machelen to Spa?

The fastest way to get from Machelen to Spa is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Machelen and Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Machelen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Vier Fonteinen and arriving at SPA Place Royale via Brussels-North train station, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Machelen and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Machelen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Vilvorde and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Brussels-Nord and Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Machelen to Spa?

The distance between Machelen and Spa is 148 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.

How do I travel from Machelen to Spa without a car?

The best way to get from Machelen to Spa without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Machelen to Spa?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Machelen to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machelen to Spa bus from?

Machelen to Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Machelen to Spa train from?

Machelen to Spa train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Machelen to Spa?

The best way to get from Machelen to Spa is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Machelen to Spa bus arrive?

Machelen to Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Machelen to Spa train arrive?

Machelen to Spa train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Verviers-Central station.

Can I drive from Machelen to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Machelen to Spa is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Machelen to Spa.

How do I get a train ticket from Machelen to Spa?

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Where can I stay near Spa?

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Machelen to Spa - 4 ways to travel via train, line 65 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Machelen to Spa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Spa-Géronstèretrain L
3h 4m
€34–61
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Liège Guilleminsbus 328 / ...
2. Take the bus from LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C to VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai Bbus 60
6h 3m
€12–21
Line 65 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Machelen to Gare Centralebus 65
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h
€33–55
Drive 126.6 km
1. Drive from Machelen to Spacar 126.6 km
1h 32m
€20–28

Machelen to Spa by train

110Weekly Trains

3h 4mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.5 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Machelen, Belgium and Spa, Belgium?

You can take a train from Vilvorde to Spa-Géronstère via Brussels-Nord and Verviers-Central in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vier Fonteinen to SPA Place Royale via Gare Du Nord, Brussels-North train station, Liège Guillemins, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B in around 6h 3m.

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