The distance between Liege and Mechelen is around 101km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Liege to Mechelen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mechelen → Liege if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leuven and then to Mechelen.
Take the train to Leuven then take the bus to Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein.
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There are several options for getting from Liege to Mechelen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Liege and Mechelen is around 101km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)
It takes around 56min to get from Liege and Mechelen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liege to Mechelen is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Liege and Mechelen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liege and Mechelen. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liege to Mechelen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leuven. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 56min.
Belgian Railways run train services between Liege and Mechelen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liege and Mechelen. We recommend that you take the train to Leuven and then to Mechelen. instead which will take 56min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liege to Mechelen. We recommend that you take the train to Leuven and then to Mechelen. instead which will take 56min.
The closest major airport to Mechelen is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Mechelen. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Liege and Mechelen. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liege to Mechelen is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 56min | €20($20) | hourly | 105km (65 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1h 40m | €15($15) | hourly | 101km (62 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €14($14) | on demand | 106km (66 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mechelen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.