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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Mechelen is to bus and train which costs €70 - €130 and takes 35h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €90 - €230.

How far is it from Riga to Mechelen?

The distance between Riga and Mechelen is 1461 km. The road distance is 1764.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Mechelen without a car is to bus and train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 26h 17m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Riga to Mechelen, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Riga to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Riga to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 31h 18m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:09 AM in Riga and 11:09 PM in Mechelen.

Can I drive from Riga to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Mechelen is 1765 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Riga to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2505+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Riga to Mechelen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Mechelen by plane, bus, train, car, 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 to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)RIX - BRU
5h 20m
€90–228
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to MalinesEc
35h 12m
€71–126
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbf19 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
26h 17m
€136–356
Drive 1,764.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Mechelen1,764.6 km
21h 23m
€273–394
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 40m
€109–339
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)RIX - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Malines
6h 57m
€99–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
26h 53m
€131–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Bielefeld846421
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to AntwerpN1328
31h 18m
€77–146
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Mechelen
23h 22m
€361–511

Riga to Mechelen by bus, foot, and train

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26h 17mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.3 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Mechelen, Belgium?

Air Baltic and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīga to Malines via Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Antwerp, and Anvers-Berchem in around 31h 18m.

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