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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Bern?

The distance between Mechelen and Bern is 626 km. The road distance is 646.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Mechelen to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Mechelen to Bern?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Mechelen to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Bern is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Mechelen to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 338+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mechelen to Bern by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, 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.

Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 1m
CHF 108–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus N506 / ...
10h 34m
CHF 39–86
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 41m
CHF 155–319
Drive 646.7 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Berncar 646.7 km
6h 37m
CHF 101–145
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 31m
CHF 78–199
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 47m
CHF 150–396
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 59m
CHF 112–356
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 52m
CHF 135–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 27m

Mechelen to Bern by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.4 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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