There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
1h 56m€20–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rumst Busstation to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7bus X19
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 19m€19–28Drive 179.4 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdamcar 179.4 km
2h 7m€38–54Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 21m€153–312Train via Roosendaal
- Take the train from Malines to Roosendaaltrain Ec
- Take the train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 9m€23–46
Mechelen to Amsterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €19 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via Rumst Busstation and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Mechelen and Amsterdam is 182 km. The road distance is 179.4 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €19 - €110.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Mechelen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Rumst Busstation.
Mechelen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €19 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €320 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechelen Biest to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via Rumst Busstation, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 4h 19m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Malines to Roosendaal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Roosendaal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mechelen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 station.
Mechelen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Amsterdam is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam.
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