The average train between Alkmaar and Mechelen takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Alkmaar 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Alkmaar and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 40m • 2 changes

2h 40m • 2 changes

2h 40m • 2 changes

2h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar 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 train from Alkmaar to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Mechelen station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Alkmaar to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Alkmaar to Mechelen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Alkmaar and Mechelen is 179.5 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Malines via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 2h 37m.