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

The cheapest way to get from Gouda to Mechelen is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gouda to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Gouda and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Gouda to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Gouda and arriving at Malines via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Gouda to Mechelen?

The distance between Gouda and Mechelen is 148 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gouda to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €17 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Gouda to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Mechelen train from?

Gouda to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Gouda to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Gouda to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €17 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Gouda to Mechelen train arrive?

Gouda to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.

Can I drive from Gouda to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gouda to Mechelen is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Gouda to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Gouda to Mechelen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gouda to Mechelen by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec
2h 7m
€18–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N803 / ...
3h 19m
€18–37
Drive 140.5 km
1. Drive from Gouda to Mechelencar 140.5 km
1h 34m
€25–36

Gouda to Mechelen by train

229Weekly Trains

2h 7mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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