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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Mechelen is to bus which costs €16 - €50 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Malines via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Mechelen?

The distance between Nijmegen and Mechelen is 166 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €27 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Nijmegen to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Mechelen train from?

Nijmegen to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €27 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Mechelen train arrive?

Nijmegen to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Mechelen is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Nijmegen to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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Nijmegen to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Nijmegen to Mechelen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to BredaSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to MalinesEc / ...
2h 39m
€27–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats822 / ...
3h 34m
€16–48
Drive 154.8 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Mechelen154.8 km
2h 13m
€28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3h 32m
€112–328
Train via Mechelen
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to BredaSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to MechelenInt. Trein
2h 56m
€33–64

Nijmegen to Mechelen by train

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Malines via Breda in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €11–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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