The average train between Alkmaar and Mechelen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Alkmaar and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Mechelen station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
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 2 other operators.
The distance between Alkmaar and Mechelen is 179.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Malines via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 40m.