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How to get fromAlkmaar to Mechelenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Alkmaar to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train Thalys
    2h 54m
    €21–116

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstationbus bus X19
    6h 18m
    €33–47

  3. Drive  216.9 km

    1. Drive from Alkmaar to Mechelencar car 216.9 km
    2h 33m
    €40–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane AMS - BRU
    3h 14m
    €127–317

  5. Train, line 369 bus

    1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plazabus bus 369
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3h 31m
    €26–52

  6. Train via Rotterdam

    1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain train Ec / ...
    4h 15m
    €27–63

Alkmaar to Mechelen by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Malines via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Mechelen Biest via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Rumst Busstation in around 6h 18m.

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