The average bus between Amsterdam and Mechelen takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Amsterdam and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Mechelen station via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Amsterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Amsterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Book your Amsterdam to Mechelen bus tickets online with FlixBus, De Lijn and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Amsterdam and Mechelen is 152.6 km. The road distance is 236 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.