The average bus between Mechelen and Amsterdam takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Amsterdam. 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 Mechelen and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Rumst Busstation and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mechelen to Amsterdam? 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 Mechelen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Mechelen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Rumst Busstation.
Mechelen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
The distance between Mechelen and Amsterdam is 152.6 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a bus from Mechelen Nokerstraat to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via Rumst Busstation, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 3h 57m.