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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Basel is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Basel is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Basel?

The distance between Mechelen and Basel is 739 km. The road distance is 550.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Mechelen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Basel train from?

Mechelen to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Basel?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Mechelen to Basel train arrive?

Mechelen to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Basel is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Mechelen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Mechelen to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Mechelen to Basel by car, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 33m
CHF 96–275
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
9h 15m
CHF 34–66
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 26m
CHF 125–288
Drive 550.3 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Baselcar 550.3 km
5h 36m
CHF 88–127
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 33m
CHF 76–213
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 58m
CHF 111–257
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 3m
CHF 156–349
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 9m
CHF 125–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
9h 44m

Mechelen to Basel by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 739.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Malines to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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