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 47m.

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 1m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Station perron 4 and arriving at Bucharest via Vilvoorde Station and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 52m.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 12m.

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 47m and costs $35 - $55.

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

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

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Bucharest bus from?

Mechelen to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Brussels-North Station.

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 1m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 18h 47m, you could also train, which costs $450 - $1,000 and takes 31h 12m.

Where does the Mechelen to Bucharest bus arrive?

Mechelen to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Mechelen. It is currently 10:24 AM in Mechelen and 11:24 AM 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(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Bucharest is 2131 km. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Mechelen to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5389+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Mechelen to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRU - OTP
5h 1m
$139–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
18h 47m
$37–51
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
31h 12m
$455–999
Drive 2,130.7 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Bucharestcar 2,130.7 km
20h 43m
$380–549
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Malines to Luttretrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CRL - OTP
6h 57m
$120–312
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AMS - OTP
6h 55m
$180–435
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Malines to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EIN - OTP
7h 23m
$150–446
Bus via Vilvoorde Station perron 4
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharestbus
27h 52m
$166
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
34h 49m
$325–649
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1929
39h 5m
$175–309
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharestcar
21h 37m
$364–1,589

Mechelen to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 12mAverage Duration

$455Cheapest Price

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

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

Lauda, HiSky, and five other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. 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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