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

From Mechelen to Dessel by bus and train

To get from Mechelen to Dessel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51A bus from Mechelen Cardinal Mercier Square station to Geel Station Platform 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 47 bus from Mol Station Platform 4 station to Dessel Kuil Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dessel on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 51A51A
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Walk to Dessel
Leaves from Mechelen Cardinal Mercier Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Cardinal Mercier Square
    ID 109696
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Geel Station Platform 7
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Station Platform 7
    ID 109667
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mol
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mol Station Platform 4
    ID 107606
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Turnhout Station Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dessel Kuil Street
    ID 107581
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dessel
    Walk to
    Dessel
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mechelen to Dessel

The distance between Mechelen, Belgium and Dessel, Belgium is approximately 72.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen to Dessel 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 Dessel

To check the bus and train schedule from Mechelen to Dessel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mechelen) and destination (Dessel), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 51A, Train line IC, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Dessel in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mechelen to Dessel in Belgium?

    The 51A bus line goes from Mechelen Cardinal Mercier Square station near Mechelen to Geel Station 7 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geel Station 7 station near Dessel in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mechelen to Dessel in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mechelen and Dessel in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mechelen to get to Dessel in Belgium?

    Get on the 51A bus from the Mechelen Cardinal Mercier Square stop near Mechelen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mechelen and Dessel in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Geel Station 7 stop, which is closest to Dessel in Belgium.

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