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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Rotterdam to Mechelen:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Mechelen costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Mechelen
How to get from Rotterdam to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 922811:10 AM1h27Rotterdam Centraal12:37 PMMechelen station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 922811:10 AM1h27Rotterdam Centraal12:37 PMMechelen station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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261211:58 AM1h08Rotterdam Centraal1:06 PMMechelen station$1181One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 92209:10 AM1h27Rotterdam Centraal10:37 AMMechelen station$151One-way0 transfers
- 92168:10 AM1h27Rotterdam Centraal9:37 AMMechelen station$151One-way0 transfers
- 922410:10 AM1h27Rotterdam Centraal11:37 AMMechelen station$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM1h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 AM2h00Rotterdam, Zuidplein12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 AM2h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Mechelen:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Mechelen costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Mechelen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Mechelen by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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