There are 5 ways to get from Merksem to Mechelen by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 2 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Diamant Metro2
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to MalinesIc / ...
45 min€7–16Drive 30.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Merksem to Mechelen30.1 km
24 min€5–7Line 2 tram, line 50 bus
- Take the tram from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Olympiade2
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Olympiade to Mechelen Veemarkt50
1h 58m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merksem to Mechelen30.1 km
24 min€75–95Line 60 bus, train
- Take the bus from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Station Luchtbal60 / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Luchtbal to MalinesIc / ...
48 min€7–10
Merksem to Mechelen by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merksem to Mechelen is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Merksem to Mechelen is to drive which takes 24 min and costs €4 - €7.
No, there is no direct train from Merksem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Merksem Oudebareel and arriving at Malines via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Merksem and Mechelen is 28 km. The road distance is 30.1 km.
The best way to get from Merksem to Mechelen without a car is to line 2 tram and train which takes 45 min and costs €7 - €16.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Merksem to Mechelen, including transfers.
Merksem to Mechelen train services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merksem Oudebareel station.
Merksem to Mechelen train services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Diamant Metro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merksem to Mechelen is 30 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Merksem to Mechelen.
There are 2514+ hotels available in Mechelen.
What companies run services between Merksem, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
There is no direct connection from Merksem to Mechelen. However, you can take the line 2 vehicle to Antwerpen Diamant Metro, walk to Anvers-Central, then take the train to Malines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merksem Oudebareel to Mechelen Veemarkt via Antwerpen Olympiade and Antwerpen Olympiade in around 1h 58m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Tram from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Diamant Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Tram from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Olympiade
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–10
Train from Anvers-Luchtbal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- 1st Class
- €7–13
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Olympiade to Mechelen Veemarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Station Luchtbal
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Taxi ii Nijlen
- Phone
- +320484286333
- Website
- taxiii.be
A-Taxi
- Phone
- +320474390766
- Website
- taxibedrijfantwerpen.be
Antwerpen Taxi Centrale
- Phone
- +32033333333
- Website
- antwerpentaxicentrale.be
Antwerp -Taxi
- Phone
- +32032383838
- Website
- antwerp-tax.be
Antwerp Euro Taxi
- Phone
- +320465807683
- Website
- luchthavenvervoer-antwerpen.be
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