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Compare bus, train, 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m 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 Mechelen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Amsterdam costing on average $45 (€38).
A bus is $521 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Amsterdam costing on average $550 (€456).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Mechelen to Amsterdam
How to get from Mechelen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:50 PM3h05Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)12:55 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:50 PM3h05Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)12:55 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17006:20 AM0h50Brussels Airport7:10 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3171One-way0 transfers
Other options
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18378:24 AM2h21Mechelen station10:45 AMAmsterdam Zuid$371One-way1 transfer - 9219+35378:24 AM2h29Mechelen station10:53 AMAmsterdam Zuid$371One-way1 transfer
1779+3537+92198:13 AM2h40Mechelen-Nekkerspoel10:53 AMAmsterdam Zuid$371One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM2h45Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:05 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM3h10Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM3h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)$201One-way0 transfers
- KL17028:05 AM0h55Brussels Airport9:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3171One-way0 transfers
- KL17063:10 PM0h55Brussels Airport4:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3171One-way0 transfers
KL170410:25 AM0h55Brussels Airport11:20 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Amsterdam costing on average $45 (€38).
A bus is $521 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Amsterdam costing on average $550 (€456).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Amsterdam Zuid.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar.
- 43 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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