What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen is to bus which costs €14 - €30 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Malines via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Mechelen is 182 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Mechelen bus from?

Amsterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Mechelen train from?

Amsterdam to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €30 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Mechelen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Mechelen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Mechelen is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Amsterdam to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Amsterdam to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
1h 43m
€20–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
3h 14m
€14–29
Drive 180.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Mechelencar 180.9 km
2h 7m
€33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 30m
€124–334
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mechelentrain EuroCity
3h 27m
€23–54

Amsterdam to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 182 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats hourly. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 2 hours.

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