There are 6 ways to get from Haarlem to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2h 21m€21–97Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstationbus X19
4h 27m€21–34Drive 190.1 km
- Drive from Haarlem to Mechelencar 190.1 km
2h 14m€34–49Train, fly
- Take the train from Haarlem to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 31m€124–331Line 300 bus, train
- Take the bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft to Schiphol, Airportbus N30 / ...
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2h 29m€26–53Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec
2h 41m€22–60
Haarlem to Mechelen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Haarlem 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 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Malines via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Haarlem and Mechelen is 200 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.
The best way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €21 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Haarlem to Mechelen, including transfers.
Haarlem to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Haarlem to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €21 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haarlem to Mechelen Biest via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Rumst Busstation in around 4h 27m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Haarlem to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft to Schiphol, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Haarlem to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Haarlem to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Mechelen is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Haarlem to Mechelen.
Book your Haarlem to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2493+ hotels available in Mechelen.




































