The cheapest and fastest buses from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 9 buses that leave Mechelen for Amsterdam on Wed, Nov 12, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 €7, and a flight costs an average of €107.
Distance: 153 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €573 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mechelen to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Amsterdam buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:50 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h10 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h40 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h05 | 4:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h30 | 5:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h25 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h15 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 3h35 | 1:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 4h00 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Buses from Mechelen to Amsterdam run on average 70 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 69 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 153 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 153 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 70 |
Direct buses 69 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn from Mechelen to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Mechelen to Amsterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Mechelen to Amsterdam
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Mechelen to Amsterdam
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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