Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There are usually 71 daily train trips available from Runkel to Machelen. Traveling by train from Runkel to Machelen usually takes 9 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 167 mi (268 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 47m |
| Lowest price | $81.04 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Runkel to Machelen?
2 train services operate from Runkel to Machelen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 37 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 34 | 6h 53m | $99.83 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 37 | 11h 15m | $100.62 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Runkel to Machelen start from $86, and on average cost . Daily there are 37 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Machelen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Runkel leaves from Arfurt(Lahn) and 2 other stations. And in Machelen trains arrive at Diegem and one other train station.
From Runkel to Machelen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Machelen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 47 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 37 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Machelen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Runkel and Machelen is approximately 167 miles, or 268 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 9 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 47 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.
Trains departing from Runkel to Machelen tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Runkel at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 71 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 Machelen to Runkel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Runkel?
Main departure station: Train Station
Runkel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Machelen.
All train stations in Runkel:
Train Station
Kerkerbach
Arfurt(Lahn)
Where is the train station in Machelen?
Main arrival station: Diegem
Machelen receives travelers from Runkel at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Machelen:
Diegem
Buda(B)
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Machelen to Runkel?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more