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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 17h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Kampenhout Sas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Malines via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 57m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Mechelen?

The distance between Bucharest and Mechelen is 1787 km. The road distance is 2130.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen without a car is to bus which takes 17h 38m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bucharest to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Mechelen bus from?

Bucharest to Mechelen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Mechelen train from?

Bucharest to Mechelen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 17h 38m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €430 and takes 30h 57m.

Where does the Bucharest to Mechelen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Mechelen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:33 AM in Bucharest and 1:33 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Bucharest to Mechelen train arrive?

Bucharest to Mechelen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Mechelen is 2130 km. It takes approximately 20h 39m to drive from Bucharest to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2515+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Bucharest to Mechelen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Mechelen by plane, bus, train, night 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)OTP - BRU
5h 22m
€147–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels
17h 38m
€32–41
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
30h 57m
€203–425
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien MeidlingNight Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Brussels-NordNj
34h 26m
€179–377
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Malines
7h 10m
€108–289
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
7h 22m
€169–448
Bus via Kampenhout Sas
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Station
27h 24m
€143
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train station1929
39h 53m
€83–166
Drive 2,130.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Mechelen2,130.5 km
20h 39m
€324–468
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mechelen
22h 17m
€324–1,327

Bucharest to Mechelen by train

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30h 57mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,787.5 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

HiSky, Tarom, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels once a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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