How to get fromMechelen to Atomiumby train, tram, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mechelen to Atomium by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 7 tram
best
1. Take the train from Malines to Station Brussel-Schaarbeektrain L / ...
2. Take the tram from Docks Bruxsel to Heyseltram 7
44 min
€7–9
Drive 21.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mechelen to Atomiumcar 21.4 km
29 min
€4–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malines to Vilvordetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 3 to Brussel Madelonbus R20
1h 4m
€6
Line 82 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Vilvoorde Station perron 4bus 82 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 3 to Brussel Esplanadebus R20
1h 21m
€6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mechelen to Atomiumtaxi 21.4 km
29 min
€55–70
Train, line 62 tram
1. Take the train from Malines to Everetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the tram from Evere Shopping to Heyseltram 62
1h 26m
€7–9

Mechelen to Atomium by train, tram, and foot

385Weekly Services

44 minAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.4 km
Duration: 44 min

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

You can take a bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Atomium via Vilvoorde Station perron 3 and Brussel Esplanade in around 1h 21m.

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Atomium

The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo 58). It is located on the Heysel Plateau, where the exhibition took place. It is now a museum.

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Cinquantenaire(Opens in a new window)

Parc du Cinquantenaire or Jubelpark is a large public, urban park (30 hectares) in the easternmost part of the European Quarter in Brussels, Belgium.

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The Sablon (French) or Zavel (Dutch) is a neighbourhood and hill in the historic upper town of Brussels. At its heart are the twin squares of the larger Grand Sablon (French for Large Sablon) or Grote Zavel square in the northwest and the smaller Petit Sablon (French for Small Sablon) or Kleine Zavel square and garden in the southeast, divided by the Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon.

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Le Botanique (French) or Kruidtuin (Dutch) is a cultural complex and music venue in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels. The building was previously the main orangery of the National Botanic Garden of Belgium and even as part of the garden had hosted cultural events. In 1958, the National Botanic Garden of Belgium moved to Meise, outside of Brussels. Le Botanique opened in 1984, and the gardens in front are now the Botanical Garden of Brussels.

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