There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Almere by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Eurocity Direct
2h 47m€22–56Bus
- Take the bus from Rumst Busstation to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7bus X19
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 817 / ...
5h 40m€23–33Drive 187.1 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Almerecar 187.1 km
2h 6m€35–50Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 38m€126–316Train via Roosendaal
- Take the train from Malines to Roosendaaltrain Ec
- Take the train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 41m€29–59
Mechelen to Almere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Almere is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Almere is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Almere. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Almere Stad, Hortus via Rumst Busstation, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Almere. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Almere Centrum via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Mechelen and Almere is 204 km. The road distance is 187.1 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Almere without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €21 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Mechelen to Almere, including transfers.
Mechelen to Almere bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Rumst Busstation.
Mechelen to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Almere is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €21 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Almere, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Almere Centrum every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechelen Biest to Almere Stad, Hortus via Rumst Busstation, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Almere Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Rumst Busstation to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Mechelen to Almere bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 station.
Mechelen to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Almere is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Mechelen to Almere.
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