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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Bucharest is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 18h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $170 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Brussels-Nord, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 14m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Bucharest?

The distance between Mechelen and Bucharest is 1790 km. The road distance is 2130.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Mechelen to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Bucharest train from?

Mechelen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 18h 46m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 32h 14m.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Mechelen. It is currently 8:28 PM in Mechelen and 9:28 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Mechelen to Bucharest train arrive?

Mechelen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Bucharest is 2131 km. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Mechelen to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Mechelen to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Mechelen to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, night train, or car train

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 Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRU - OTP
5h 2m
$175–411
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor
18h 46m
$38–51
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
32h 14m
$363–702
Drive 2,130.7 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Bucharest2,130.7 km
20h 51m
$380–549
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Malines to Luttre
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CRL - OTP
6h 57m
$123–337
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)AMS - OTP
6h 47m
$190–494
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Malines to Luttre
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)CRL - BBU
7h 33m
$71–280
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Malines to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)EIN - OTP
7h 24m
$186–416
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharest
27h 2m
$163–165
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
36h 4m
$345–677
Bus via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to București, Autogara Militari1924
36h 29m
$194–276
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharest
21h 36m
$364–1,589

Mechelen to Bucharest by train

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32h 14mAverage Duration

$363Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,789.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Bucharest, Romania?

HiSky, Tarom, and five other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor once a week. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 16h 56m.

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