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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rotterdam and Mechelen takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. 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.

4h 13m
Duration
179 km
Distance
€16
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rotterdam to Mechelen bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn2h 56m • 2 changes
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    BlaBlaCar BusDe LijnDe Lijn2h 41m • 2 changes
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    BlaBlaCar BusDe LijnDe Lijn11h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 45m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 30m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 25m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 42m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 27m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 23m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 46m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 31m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 28m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 45m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 30m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 25m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 25m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 31m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn4h 9m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 25m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 31m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn4h 9m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusDe LijnDe Lijn3h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 179.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Mechelen Biest via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Rumst Busstation in around 3h 2m.

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