There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
1h 41m€16–95Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstationbus X19
3h 54m€17–26Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Mechelencar 180.9 km
2h 7m€33–48Fly
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 19m€123–318Train via Roosendaal
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Roosendaaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Roosendaal to Malinestrain Ec
3h 13m€22–48
Amsterdam to Mechelen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €16 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Mechelen Biest via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and Rumst Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
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 41m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Mechelen is 182 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €16 - €95.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €16 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Mechelen Biest via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and Rumst Busstation in around 3h 54m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Amsterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Amsterdam to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Mechelen is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Amsterdam to Mechelen.
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