There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Netherlands by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Malines-Nekkerspoel to Anvers-CentralS1 / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam CentraalThalys
2h 9m€26–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
5h 12m€15–40Drive 177.8 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam177.8 km
2h 8m€32–46Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
2h 22m€89–298Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam CSEc
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam CentraalSprinter / ...
2h 53m€26–119
Mechelen to Netherlands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Netherlands is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Netherlands is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat via Rumst Catenberg, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Malines-Nekkerspoel and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Mechelen and Netherlands is 181 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Netherlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €25 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Mechelen to Netherlands, including transfers.
Mechelen to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Mechelen to Netherlands train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines-Nekkerspoel station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Netherlands is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €25 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Netherlands?
You can take a train from Malines-Nekkerspoel to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €9–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Malines-Nekkerspoel to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Malines to Rotterdam CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Malines to Rotterdam CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €25–45
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Mechelen to Netherlands train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Netherlands is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Mechelen to Netherlands.
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