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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €8 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malines and arriving at Rotterdam CS. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Mechelen and Rotterdam is 125 km. The road distance is 122 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €12 - €75.

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

The train from Malines to Rotterdam CS takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Mechelen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €12 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Mechelen to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Rotterdam is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Mechelen to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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
1. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam CSEc
1h 26m
€12–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
2h 46m
€8–30
Drive 122 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Rotterdam122 km
1h 21m
€22–32
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
2h 38m
€95–317
Train via Anvers-Central
1. Take the train from Malines to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
1h 41m
€58–95

Mechelen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Malines to Rotterdam CS hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Rotterdam Central Station hourly. Tickets cost €6–24 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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