What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Machelen?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Machelen is to bus and line 82 bus via Mechelen Station perron 10 which costs €6 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Machelen?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Machelen is to drive which takes 26 min and costs €6 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Machelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Machelen. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Machelen Kerk via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Machelen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Vilvorde. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Antwerp to Machelen?

The distance between Antwerp and Machelen is 36 km. The road distance is 40.4 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Machelen without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Machelen without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Machelen?

The train from Anvers-Central to Vilvorde takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Machelen bus from?

Antwerp to Machelen bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Machelen train from?

Antwerp to Machelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Machelen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Machelen is to train which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 82 bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Antwerp to Machelen bus arrive?

Antwerp to Machelen bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 station.

Where does the Antwerp to Machelen train arrive?

Antwerp to Machelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Vilvorde station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Machelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Machelen is 40 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Antwerp to Machelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Machelen?

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Antwerp to Machelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 82 bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Vilvordetrain S1 / ...
55 min
€5–12
Bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus flibco
2. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A to Machelen Kerkbus 82
1h 35m
€12–21
Drive 40.4 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Machelencar 40.4 km
26 min
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Antwerp to Machelentaxi 40.4 km
26 min
€100–130
Bus, line 82 bus via Mechelen Station perron 10
1. Take the bus from Antwerpen Zuid perron 3b to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Machelen Kerkbus 82
2h 21m
€6

Antwerp to Machelen by train

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Distance: 35.5 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Machelen, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Vilvorde every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–12 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Machelen Kerk via Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A in around 1h 35m.

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