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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 bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Mechelen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Mechelen:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Mechelen costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 26 trains 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 FlixBus to go to Mechelen by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, PKP Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Mechelen by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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