The distance between Mechelen and Mons is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mechelen to Mons 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 Mons → Mechelen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Mons.
Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then take the bus to Mons.
There are several options for getting from Mechelen to Mons by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €12 ($12).
The distance between Mechelen and Mons is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Mechelen and Mons by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mechelen to Mons is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €12 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Mechelen and Mons, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mechelen and Mons. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mechelen to Mons. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Belgian Railways run train services between Mechelen and Mons. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Mechelen and Mons. We recommend that you drive to Mons. instead which will take 1hr.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mechelen to Mons. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Mons. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Mons is Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Mons. Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) 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 Mechelen and Mons. The distance is around 91km (57 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 Mechelen to Mons is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | €18($18) | hourly | 84km (52 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2hrs | €7($7) | twice a week | 107km (66 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €12($12) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
The following major airports near Mons offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.