How to travel from Mechelen to Ardennes, Belgium

The distance between Mechelen and Ardennes is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mechelen to Ardennes 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 ArdennesMechelen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Poix-Terron.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe then Reims Central Train Station and then to Poix-Terron.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ardennes.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mechelen and Ardennes

There are several options for getting from Mechelen to Ardennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Mechelen and Ardennes is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Mechelen and Ardennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mechelen to Ardennes is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Mechelen and Ardennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mechelen and Ardennes. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mechelen to Ardennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Champagne-Ardenne. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Belgian Railways and SNCF run train services between Mechelen and Ardennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mechelen and Ardennes. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mechelen to Ardennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille Bus Station Europe and Reims Central Train Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Mechelen and Ardennes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mechelen to Ardennes. We recommend that you take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Poix-Terron. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ardennes is Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Ardennes. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mechelen and Ardennes. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mechelen to Ardennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mechelen and Ardennes

Transport options from Mechelen to Ardennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€155($155)
twice daily529km (329 miles)
Train via Aulnoye Aymeries3h 45m
€100($100)
once a week232km (144 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€9($9)
3 times a week594km (369 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€26($26)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Ardennes

The following major airports near Ardennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Ardennes
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Ardennes
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ardennes