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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Mechelen is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Malines via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Mechelen?

The distance between Utrecht and Mechelen is 180 km. The road distance is 147 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Utrecht to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Mechelen train from?

Utrecht to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Utrecht to Mechelen train arrive?

Utrecht to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at 's-Hertogenbosch station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Mechelen is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Utrecht to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

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

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 Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec
2h 25m
€23–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N800
2h 46m
€16–33
Drive 147 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Mechelencar 147 km
1h 44m
€26–37
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain Ec
2h 42m
€29–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Oosterhout, Busstationbus 500
2. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain Ec
2h 55m
€21–102

Utrecht to Mechelen by train

231Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Malines via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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