There are 6 ways to get from Netherlands to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Malinestrain L / ...
2h€22–107Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N818
3h 41m€25–51Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Mechelencar 180.9 km
2h 7m€32–46Fly
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
1h 20m€142–342Train via Amsterdam Zuid
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurocity Direct
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Malinestrain L / ...
2h 54m€27–125Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec
3h 3m€26–95
Netherlands to Mechelen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Mechelen is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Mechelen is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs €140 - €350.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Malines via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Netherlands and Mechelen is 183 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €22 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Netherlands to Mechelen, including transfers.
Netherlands to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h and costs €22 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 3h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 1h 20m.
Netherlands to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Mechelen is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Netherlands to Mechelen.
What companies run services between Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Malines via Anvers-Central in around 2h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–280
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €30–50
- Premium
- €50–70
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
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
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €25–45
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €18–20
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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