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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Tongeren is to line 20 bus and bus and line 23 bus which costs €12 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Tongeren is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein and arriving at Tongeren Sint-Truiderpoort via Leuven Station perron 3, Tienen Station perron 1 and Sint-Truiden Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Tongeren?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malines and arriving at Tongres. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Tongeren?

The distance between Mechelen and Tongeren is 114 km. The road distance is 83.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Tongeren without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €11 - €17.

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

The train from Malines to Tongres takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Tongeren bus from?

Mechelen to Tongeren bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Tongeren train from?

Mechelen to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Tongeren is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus and line 23 bus, which costs €12 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Mechelen to Tongeren bus arrive?

Mechelen to Tongeren bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 1.

Where does the Mechelen to Tongeren train arrive?

Mechelen to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Tongres station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Tongeren is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Mechelen to Tongeren.

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

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Mechelen to Tongeren - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Tongeren by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Malines to TongresIc
1h 46m
€11–17
Line 20 bus, bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Leuven Station perron 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 3 to Tienen Station perron 660 / ...
3. Take the bus from Tienen Station perron 1 to Sint-Truiden Station perron 865 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sint-Truiden Station perron 5 to Tongeren Sint-Truiderpoort23 / ...
3h 27m
€12
Drive 83.8 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Tongeren83.8 km
1h 26m
€13–19
Train via Hasselt
1. Take the train from Malines to HasseltIc
2. Take the train from Hasselt to TongresS41 / ...
2h 7m
€20

Mechelen to Tongeren by train

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Distance: 113.9 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Tongeren, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Malines to Tongres once daily. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Tongeren Sint-Truiderpoort via Leuven Station perron 3, Tienen Station perron 1, and Sint-Truiden Station perron 5 in around 3h 27m.

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