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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Almere is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Almere is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Almere?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Almere. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Almere Centrum via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Almere?

The distance between Mechelen and Almere is 215 km. The road distance is 185.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Almere without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Mechelen to Almere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Almere train from?

Mechelen to Almere train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Almere?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Almere is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Mechelen to Almere train arrive?

Mechelen to Almere train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Almere?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Almere is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Mechelen to Almere.

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

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Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 2737+ hotels available in Almere.

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

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

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Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
2h 51m
€35–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 817 / ...
5h 8m
€27–42
Drive 185.6 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Almerecar 185.6 km
2h 9m
€33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 56m
€92–281
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Eurocity Direct
2h 59m
€34–97

Mechelen to Almere by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.2 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Almere Centrum via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena 4 times a day. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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