The average bus between Rotterdam and Mechelen takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Mechelen station via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Rotterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rumst Busstation.
The distance between Rotterdam and Mechelen is 99.7 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mechelen Biest via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and Rumst Busstation in around 3h 33m.