The average train between Amsterdam and Machelen takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Machelen. 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 Amsterdam and Machelen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Machelen at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Machelen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Machelen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Amsterdam to Machelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Machelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Vilvorde station.
Book your Amsterdam to Machelen train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Machelen is 165.5 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Vilvorde via Anvers-Central in around 2h 27m.