There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Schiphol by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
2h 11m€33–87Train via Malines
cheapest- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Eurocity Direct / ...
2h 13m€21–48Bus
- 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
5h 13m€23–36Drive 180.4 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Schipholcar 180.4 km
2h€33–48Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 20m€125–330
Mechelen to Schiphol by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Schiphol. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Schiphol, Zuideinde via Rumst Busstation, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Knooppunt Noord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Schiphol. However, there are services departing from Malines-Nekkerspoel and arriving at Schiphol Airport via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Mechelen and Schiphol is 174 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Mechelen to Schiphol, including transfers.
Mechelen to Schiphol bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Rumst Busstation.
Mechelen to Schiphol train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Schiphol, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport hourly. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechelen Biest to Schiphol, Zuideinde via Rumst Busstation, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Schiphol, Knooppunt Noord in around 5h 13m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Rumst Busstation to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Schiphol bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 station.
Mechelen to Schiphol train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Schiphol Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Schiphol is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mechelen to Schiphol.
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