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
1h 54m€31–96Bus
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 43m€20–35Drive 180.4 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Schipholcar 180.4 km
2h 1m€34–48Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 20m€125–309Train via Antwerpen-Centraal
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Eurocity Direct / ...
2h 12m€21–46
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 €20 - €50 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Schiphol is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €100.
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 4h 43m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs €30 - €100.
It takes approximately 1h 54m 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 1h 54m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 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 €50–85 and the journey takes 1h. 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 4h 43m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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
- €25–40
- 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
- €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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 1m to drive from Mechelen to Schiphol.
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