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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Vechta is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Vechta is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Vechta?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Vechta via Breda, Zutphen, Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Vechta?

The distance between Mechelen and Vechta is 418 km. The road distance is 390.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Vechta without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Mechelen to Vechta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Vechta train from?

Mechelen to Vechta train services, operated by European Sleeper, depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Where does the Mechelen to Vechta train arrive?

Mechelen to Vechta train services, operated by European Sleeper, arrive at Bad Bentheim station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Vechta?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Vechta is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Mechelen to Vechta.

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

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Where can I stay near Vechta?

There are 592+ hotels available in Vechta.

Mechelen to Vechta - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mechelen to Vechta by train, bus, car, or plane

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 BredaEc
2. Take the train from Breda to Zutphen
3. Take the train from Zutphen to Hengelo
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck HbfIce
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechta
6h 57m
€89–198
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Osnabrück central train stationN1387
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Diepholz42 / ...
9h 8m
€42–74
Drive 390.2 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Vechta390.2 km
3h 55m
€60–87
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Vechta
5h 34m
€164–503
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechta
7h 49m
€87–164
Train #2
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Bad Bentheim
2. Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Osnabrück Hbf
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechta
9h 3m
€74–107
Fly from Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BRU - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Vechta
7h 17m
€153–387

Mechelen to Vechta by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Vechta, Germany?

You can take a train from Malines to Vechta via Breda, Zutphen, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 57m.

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