How to get from Mechelen to Bilzen by bus and train?

From Mechelen to Bilzen by bus and train

To get from Mechelen to Bilzen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Mechelen station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the 62 bus from Tongeren Station station to Millen Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bilzen on the Moovit app.

196min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Bus - 6262
Walk to Bilzen
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mechelen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 6
    ID 403117
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Tongeren Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408540
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Maastricht Station Platform D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millen Highway
    ID 407675
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bilzen
    Walk to
    Bilzen
    3.24 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mechelen to Bilzen by bus and train via IC, S41 and 62

To get from Mechelen to Bilzen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Mechelen station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S41 train and finally take the 62 bus from Tongeren Station station to Millen Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bilzen on the Moovit app.

196min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S41
S41
Bus - 6262
Walk to Bilzen
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mechelen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    76 min
  • 4
    Train - S41S41
    Wait for train
    S41
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tongeren
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408540
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Maastricht Station Platform D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millen Highway
    ID 407675
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bilzen
    Walk to
    Bilzen
    3.24 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mechelen to Bilzen

The distance between Mechelen, Belgium and Bilzen, Belgium is approximately 118.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen to Bilzen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Mechelen to Bilzen

To check the bus and train schedule from Mechelen to Bilzen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mechelen) and destination (Bilzen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mechelen to Bilzen by bus and train via IC, S41 and 62

To get from Mechelen to Bilzen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Mechelen station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S41 train and finally take the 62 bus from Tongeren Station station to Millen Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bilzen on the Moovit app.

196min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S41
S41
Bus - 6262
Walk to Bilzen
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mechelen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    76 min
  • 4
    Train - S41S41
    Wait for train
    S41
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tongeren
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408540
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Maastricht Station Platform D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millen Highway
    ID 407675
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bilzen
    Walk to
    Bilzen
    3.24 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mechelen to Bilzen?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 47, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mechelen to Bilzen?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Train line S41 Hasselt - Liege-Guillemins, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Bilzen?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mechelen to Bilzen?

    The IC train line goes from Hasselt station near Mechelen in Mechelen to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Hasselt station near Bilzen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mechelen to Bilzen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mechelen in Mechelen and Bilzen in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mechelen to get to Bilzen?

    Get on the IC train from the Hasselt station near Mechelen in Mechelen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mechelen and Bilzen?

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Bilzen in Belgium.

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