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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to train which costs €17 - €45 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Malines via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Leiden to Mechelen?

The distance between Leiden and Mechelen is 163 km. The road distance is 154.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €17 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Leiden to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Mechelen train from?

Leiden to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or fly from Leiden to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Leiden to Mechelen train arrive?

Leiden to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Mechelen is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Leiden to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2456+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Leiden to Mechelen - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Leiden to Mechelen by train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec / ...
2h 17m
€17–43
Drive 154.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Mechelencar 154.6 km
1h 49m
€29–41
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 24m
€124–311

Leiden to Mechelen by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.1 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Malines via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day.

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