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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Malines via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Mechelen?

The distance between Haarlem and Mechelen is 192 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €28 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Haarlem to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Mechelen train from?

Haarlem to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €28 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Haarlem to Mechelen train arrive?

Haarlem to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Mechelen is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Haarlem to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Haarlem to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2404+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Haarlem to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec
3h 1m
€28–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
3h 35m
€15–39
Drive 190.1 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Mechelencar 190.1 km
2h 15m
€34–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 31m
€90–273
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Roosendaaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Anvers-Centraltrain S32 / ...
3h 7m
€31–81

Haarlem to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 191.7 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Haarlem to Malines via Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats hourly. Tickets cost €9–24 and the journey takes 2h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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