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The cheapest and fastest buses from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Showing times and prices for Mar 15
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
153 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Fast buses
Of the 18 buses that leave Mechelen for Amsterdam on Sun, Mar 15, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 15 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus02:30AM3h30
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)06:00AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus09:45AM3h45
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)01:30PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus02:30AM3h05
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)05:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus09:45AM3h15
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)01:00PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:15AM3h25
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)07:40AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:20PM2h45
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)01:05AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus02:30AM3h05
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)05:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus09:50PM3h05
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)12:55AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:20PM3h10
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)01:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus01:50PM3h10
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)05:00PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$361One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Mechelen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $677 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Mechelen to Amsterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Mechelen to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Amsterdam buses for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 6:05 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h05 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h45 | 12:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h35 | 12:55 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h10 | 12:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 15 | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h30 | 5:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h05 | 4:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h25 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h15 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h35 | 1:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 4h00 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:35 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h15 | 2:50 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:35 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h45 | 3:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h10 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h40 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h35 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h15 | 4:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:45 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h10 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus as well as De Lijn offer buses services from Mechelen to Amsterdam.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Belgium
Netherlands
Buses from Mechelen to Amsterdam run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 50 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 50 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, De Lijn from Mechelen to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Mechelen to Amsterdam with FlixBus, De Lijn for as low as $12 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€9)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
De Lijn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 52m
Cheapest Price
$28 (€23)
De Lijn frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Amsterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Mechelen to Amsterdam can start from as little as $12 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Mechelen to Amsterdam is $21 (€17) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam is 2h 40m to travel the 95 miles (153 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 50 direct buses a day from Mechelen to Amsterdam with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam, you can count on FlixBus, De Lijn for the best way to get you to Amsterdam. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Mechelen and Amsterdam and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Amsterdam from Mechelen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mechelen and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam for bus company FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Amsterdam are:
- Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum housing Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present
- Anne Frank House, a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank
- Van Gogh Museum, the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world
- Vondelpark, a popular urban park offering open-air theatre, playgrounds, and cafes
- Dam Square, a central public square featuring the Royal Palace and the National Monument.
The best things to do in Amsterdam include:
- Canal Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Amsterdam's iconic canals and architecture
- Visit the vibrant Jordaan district, known for its narrow streets, independent art galleries, and cozy cafes
- Explore the bustling Albert Cuyp Market, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to Dutch delicacies
- Experience the Heineken Experience, an interactive tour through the history of one of the world's most famous breweries
- Discover the NEMO Science Museum, a hands-on science center perfect for families and curious minds.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam depends on the bus companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam with the following bus company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Mechelen
Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:30-23:00
Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
RadarwegWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
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Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
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