There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Schiphol by train (Eurostar), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
1h 53m€32–106Train via Antwerpen-Centraal
cheapest- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Eurocity Direct / ...
2h 18m€22–40Drive 180.4 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Schipholcar 180.4 km
2h 1m€38–54Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 20m€155–299
Mechelen to Schiphol by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which costs €21 - €45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Schiphol. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Schiphol Airport via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Mechelen and Schiphol is 176 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 1h 53m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Mechelen to Schiphol, including transfers.
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 1h 53m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 2h 20m.
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 1m to drive from Mechelen to Schiphol.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Schiphol, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport hourly. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 1h. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, KLM flies from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 4 times a day.
- 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 Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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