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 40 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

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 34m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Basel?

The distance between Mechelen and Basel is 858 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 34m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 34m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 19m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 21m.

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, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Paris
best
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 34m
CHF 90–287
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
9h 19m
CHF 44–65
Drive 550.3 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Baselcar 550.3 km
5h 36m
CHF 89–129
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 80–233
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 12m
CHF 111–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
9h 48m
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
5h
CHF 100–237
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 11m
CHF 93–324
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 45m
CHF 143–398

Mechelen to Basel by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 858 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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