Düren to Mechelen

Updated: March 18, 2024 05:17 PM

---

Düren to Mechelen

Language

The official languages spoken in both Düren and Mechelen are:

• German
• Dutch

Currency

The official currency used in both Düren and Mechelen is the Euro (€).

Distance

The distance between Düren and Mechelen is approximately 140 kilometers (87 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to travel from Düren to Mechelen:

• By train: The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a change in Cologne.
• By car: The drive takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• By bus: The journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, with a change in Brussels.

Expenses

The estimated expenses for a trip from Düren to Mechelen are as follows:

Expense	Estimated Cost
Train ticket	€20-€30
Car rental	€50-€100
Bus ticket	€15-€25
Accommodation	€50-€150
Food and drinks	€20-€50

Best time to go

The best time to visit Mechelen is during the spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October) when the weather is mild and pleasant.

What to Eat

Some of the local specialties that you should try in Mechelen include:

• Mechels bier: A local beer that has been brewed in the city for centuries.
• Mechels stoemp: A traditional dish made with mashed potatoes, carrots, and onions.
• Cougnou: A sweet pastry that is traditionally eaten around Christmas time.

Where to Go

Some of the must-visit places in Mechelen include:

• St. Rumbold's Cathedral: A stunning Gothic cathedral that dominates the city skyline.
• Hof van Busleyden: A beautiful Renaissance palace that now houses the City Museum.
• Het Anker brewery: One of the oldest breweries in Belgium, where you can learn about the local beer-making process.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to get from Düren to Mechelen?

The easiest way to get from Düren to Mechelen is by train.

How long does it take to get from Düren to Mechelen by train?

The train journey from Düren to Mechelen takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the cost of a train ticket from Düren to Mechelen?

The cost of a train ticket from Düren to Mechelen is between €20 and €30.

What are the best things to do in Mechelen?

Some of the best things to do in Mechelen include visiting St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Hof van Busleyden, and Het Anker brewery.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

Trips from Düren

---

• 

  Düren to Bruges

  The official language of Belgium is Dutch, but French and German are also spoken. In Bruges, you will find that most people speak English as well. The curr..

• 

  Düren to Mons

  The official languages spoken in Düren, Germany are German and Ripuarian. The official languages spoken in Mons, Belgium are French and Dutch..

• 

  Düren to Dinant

  Düren is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, while Dinant is a city in the Belgian province of Namur. The two cities are located about 1..

• 

  Düren to Koblenz

  The official language of both Düren and Koblenz is German. The official currency of both Düren and Koblenz is the Euro (€). The distance between Düren..

• 

  Düren to Hasselt

  Düren is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, while Hasselt is a city in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The two cities are located about ..

• 

  Düren to Maastricht

  The official language of Düsseldorf is German. However, English is also widely spoken in the city. In Maastricht, the official language is Dutch. However,..

• 

  Düren to Landgraaf

  Düren is a town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, while Landgraaf is a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands. The two towns are about ..

• 

  Düren to Stolberg (Rhineland)

  The official language spoken in both Düren and Stolberg (Rhineland) is German. The currency used in Düren and Stolberg (Rhineland) is the Euro (€). The..

• 

  Düren to Kerkrade

  The official language spoken in Düren and Kerkrade is German and Dutch, respectively. The official currency used in Düren is the Euro (€), while in Ker..