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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Mechelen:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Mechelen costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $419 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Mechelen costing on average $441 (€352).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 7h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Mechelen
How to get from Amsterdam to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1828+
922810:14 AM2h23Amsterdam Zuid12:37 PMMechelen station$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:55 PM3h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 19:15 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17016:55 AM0h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:35 AMBrussels Airport$9161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1824+92249:14 AM2h23Amsterdam Zuid11:37 AMMechelen station$531One-way1 transfer
4035+92289:49 AM2h48Amsterdam Centraal12:37 PMMechelen station$541One-way1 transfer- 1828+9228+
176110:14 AM2h33Amsterdam Zuid12:47 PMMechelen-Nekkerspoel$531One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 AM3h10Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena11:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM3h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM3h25Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$311One-way0 transfers
LH997+
LH55906:40 PM3h55Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:35 PMBrussels Airport$5021One-way1 transfer
BA8460+
BA3901:35 PM6h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:25 PMBrussels Airport$5821One-way1 transfer- BA8450+BA3867:45 AM7h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol3:05 PMBrussels Airport$6251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Mechelen:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Mechelen costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $419 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Mechelen costing on average $441 (€352).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 64 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Mechelen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mechelen by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Eurostar, Intercity, Intercity to go to Mechelen by train.
- 64 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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