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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Mechelen is to bus and line 57 bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Mechelen, Centrum via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Mechelen?

The distance between Antwerp and Mechelen is 189 km. The road distance is 127.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Mechelen without a car is to train and line 350 bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Antwerp to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Mechelen bus from?

Antwerp to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Antwerp to Mechelen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Antwerp to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Mechelen is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Antwerp to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Antwerp to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Mechelen by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 350 bus
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Gulpen-Wittem, Wittem Wahlwillerbus 350
2h 24m
€34–141
Bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Maastrichtbus N884
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen, Centrumbus 57
4h 31m
€19–30
Train, bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselttrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Mechelen, Centrumbus 57
4h 30m
€25–47
Drive 127.9 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Mechelencar 127.9 km
1h 36m
€23–33

Antwerp to Mechelen by train and bus

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 189.5 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Mechelen, Centrum via Maastricht and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 4h 31m.

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