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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs €140 - €350.

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 2h 45m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Mechelen?

The distance between Haarlem and Mechelen is 191 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 line 300 bus and train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m 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 fly from Haarlem to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Mechelen is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €100 and takes 2h 45m.

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 2410+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Haarlem to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, line 300 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Haarlem to Mechelen by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
1h 17m
€141–343
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec
2h 45m
€24–100
Line 300 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft to Schiphol, Airportbus N30 / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Malinestrain L / ...
2h 37m
€34–113
Drive 190.1 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Mechelencar 190.1 km
2h 15m
€34–48

Haarlem to Mechelen by bus and train

275Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Haarlem to Mechelen.

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Distance: 190.8 km
Duration: 1h 17m

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

KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haarlem to Malines via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 45m.

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