How to travel from Mechelen to Rotterdam

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Travel Information from Mechelen to Rotterdam

Distance61 miles (99 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$7 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 20 min
Fastest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Travel 61 miles (99 km) by bus or train to Rotterdam from Mechelen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Mechelen to Rotterdam.

Travel options
from Mechelen to Rotterdam

How to get from Mechelen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Mechelen to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

EuroCity9227
10:24AM1h26
Mechelen station
11:50AMRotterdam Centraal
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM2h00
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
08:45PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity2630+Eurostar9315
09:54AM1h08
Mechelen station
11:02AMRotterdam Centraal
$1041One-way
1 transfer

Other options

EuroCity9231
11:24AM1h26
Mechelen station
12:50PMRotterdam Centraal
$331One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9223
09:24AM1h26
Mechelen station
10:50AMRotterdam Centraal
$331One-way
0 transfers
Regional1781+EuroCity9227
10:13AM1h37
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel
11:50AMRotterdam Centraal
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM2h20
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
09:05PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:55PM1h55
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
03:50PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:55PM2h20
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
04:15PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mechelen to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mechelen to Rotterdam.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Mechelen to Rotterdam: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Mechelen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Mechelen to Rotterdam:

A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $13 (€12) from Mechelen to Rotterdam.

The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Mechelen is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Getting to Rotterdam by train takes 1 h 21 min on average.

The distance is approximately 61 miles (99 km) from Mechelen to Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Mechelen to Rotterdam is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Mechelen to Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mechelen to Rotterdam:

  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Mechelen to Rotterdam depart from Mechelen to Rotterdam Centraal.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mechelen to Rotterdam:

  • You can travel by bus from Mechelen to Rotterdam with FlixBus or De Lijn, and you can find FlixBus Mechelen to Rotterdam tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Mechelen to Rotterdam with SNCB. Cheap tickets can be found for $21 (€18) with SNCB from Mechelen to Rotterdam.

Yes, there are direct services available from Mechelen to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 10 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Mechelen.

Omio customers who travel from Mechelen to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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