What is the cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Mechelen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schiphol to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Antwerp via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Mechelen?

The distance between Schiphol and Mechelen is 177 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.

How do I travel from Schiphol to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Mechelen without a car is to line 180 bus and train which takes 2h 13m and costs €29 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Schiphol to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Schiphol to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Mechelen bus from?

Schiphol to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Bus or fly from Schiphol to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Mechelen is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Schiphol to Mechelen bus arrive?

Schiphol to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp station.

Can I drive from Schiphol to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Mechelen is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Schiphol to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Schiphol to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 180 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Schiphol to Mechelen by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 180 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Schiphol, Airportbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2h 13m
€30–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Antwerpbus 819
4h 21m
€19–32
Drive 177.2 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Mechelencar 177.2 km
2h 7m
€33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 28m
€125–320
Line 180 bus, train via Antwerpen-Centraal
1. Take the bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Schiphol, Airportbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2h 17m
€21–47

Schiphol to Mechelen by bus and train

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Antwerp twice daily. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day.

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