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Trip Summary
23 trains operate daily from Giessen to Mechelen. The train trip from Giessen to Mechelen is usually about 7 hours and 27 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Distance | 186 mi (299 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 6m |
Lowest price | $68.56 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Mechelen?
2 train services operate from Giessen to Mechelen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 20 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 20 | 7h 26m | $116.28 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 7h 40m | $122.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Mechelen start from $88, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Mechelen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Watzenborn-Steinberg and 2 other stations. And in Mechelen trains arrive at Muizen and 2 other train stations.
From Giessen to Mechelen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 40 minutes. If you are looking to get to Mechelen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 6 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Mechelen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Mechelen is approximately 186 miles, or 299 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Giessen to Mechelen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Giessen at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 23 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Mechelen to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
Giessen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Mechelen.
All train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Where is the train station in Mechelen?
Main arrival station: Muizen
There are more train stations and stops in Mechelen than most cities. Most trains from Giessen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Mechelen:
Train stations in Mechelen:
Muizen
Train Station
-Nekkerspoel
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