The average bus between Mechelen and Antwerp takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Mechelen to Antwerp. 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 30 minutes between Mechelen and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Antwerp station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Mechelen to Antwerp bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen O. Van Kesbeeckstraat station.
Mechelen to Antwerp bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Zuid perron 3b station.
The distance between Mechelen and Antwerp is 22.3 km. The road distance is 55 km.
De Lijn operates a bus from Mechelen O. Van Kesbeeckstraat to Antwerpen Zuid perron 3b every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once a week.