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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to line 45 bus and bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 13m.

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 bus between Leiden and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Antwerp via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

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 bus from?

Leiden to Mechelen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Leiden, Hogewoerd station.

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, bus 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 line 45 bus and bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Leiden to Mechelen bus arrive?

Leiden to Mechelen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station.

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?

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Leiden to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leiden to Mechelen by train, bus, 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
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Den Haag, Den Haag Centraalbus 45
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Antwerpbus N1367
4h 13m
€18–28
Drive 154.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Mechelencar 154.6 km
1h 49m
€29–42
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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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, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Malines via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Antwerp, and Anvers-Berchem in around 4h 13m.

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