There are 5 ways to get from Anvers-Central to Mechelen by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Malinestrain Ec / ...
18 min€2–7Bus
- Take the bus from Anvers-Central to Malines-Nekkerspoelbus Bus
1h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Anvers-Central to Mechelentaxi 24.9 km
20 min€60–75Drive 24.9 km
- Drive from Anvers-Central to Mechelencar 24.9 km
20 min€4–6Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Antwerp to Mechelen24.8 km
56 min€4
Anvers-Central to Mechelen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anvers-Central to Mechelen is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Anvers-Central to Mechelen is to train which takes 18 min and costs €2 - €7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Malines-Nekkerspoel. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Malines. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Anvers-Central and Mechelen is 23 km. The road distance is 24.9 km.
The best way to get from Anvers-Central to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs €2 - €7.
The train from Anvers-Central to Malines takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Anvers-Central to Mechelen bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Anvers-Central to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Anvers-Central to Mechelen is to train which takes 18 min and costs €2 - €7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Anvers-Central, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Malines every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a bus from Anvers-Central to Malines-Nekkerspoel twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Anvers-Central to Malines-Nekkerspoel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Antwerp to Mechelen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Anvers-Central to Mechelen bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines-Nekkerspoel station.
Anvers-Central to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anvers-Central to Mechelen is 25 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Anvers-Central to Mechelen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Anvers-Central and Mechelen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.