There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mortsel to Malines-Nekkerspoeltrain S1 / ...
49 min€6–10Drive 22.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelencar 22.8 km
26 min€4–5Line 52 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Deurne Luchthaven to Duffel Stationbus 52 / ...
- Take the bus from Duffel to Malines-Nekkerspoelbus Bus
1h 27mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelentaxi 22.8 km
26 min€55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Antwerp-ANR to Mechelen22.8 km
26 min
Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs €55 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Deurne Luchthaven and arriving at Malines-Nekkerspoel via Duffel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Mortsel and arriving at Malines-Nekkerspoel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Antwerp Airport (ANR) and Mechelen is 19 km. The road distance is 22.8 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen, including transfers.
Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Deurne Luchthaven station.
Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mortsel station.
The best way to get from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen is to train which takes 49 min and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can line 52 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Antwerp Airport (ANR), Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Mortsel to Malines-Nekkerspoel hourly. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deurne Luchthaven to Malines-Nekkerspoel via Duffel Station and Duffel in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mortsel to Malines-Nekkerspoel
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Deurne Luchthaven to Duffel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Duffel to Malines-Nekkerspoel
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Antwerp-ANR to Mechelen
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
Antwerpen Taxi Centrale
- Phone
- +32033333333
- Website
- antwerpentaxicentrale.be
Antwerp Euro Taxi
- Phone
- +320465807683
- Website
- luchthavenvervoer-antwerpen.be
Antwerp -Taxi
- Phone
- +32032383838
- Website
- antwerp-tax.be
A-Taxi
- Phone
- +320474390766
- Website
- taxibedrijfantwerpen.be
Taxi ii Nijlen
- Phone
- +320484286333
- Website
- taxiii.be
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Duffel Station.
Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines-Nekkerspoel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen is 23 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Antwerp Airport (ANR) to Mechelen.
There are 2494+ hotels available in Mechelen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Antwerp Airport (ANR) and Mechelen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









