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 €18 - €45 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to train via Anvers-Central which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €65.

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 and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Leiden to Mechelen?

The distance between Leiden and Mechelen is 152 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 via Anvers-Central which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m 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 via Anvers-Central which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 36m.

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 - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), car, plane, or train

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Train via Anvers-Central
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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Malinestrain Ic / ...
1h 38m
€17–62
Drive 154.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Mechelencar 154.6 km
1h 49m
€28–41
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 36m
€125–333
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mechelentrain EuroCity
2h 44m
€18–44
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec / ...
2h 46m
€26–54

Leiden to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 152.1 km
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Malines via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day.

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