The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
83
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 83 trains that leave Mechelen for Amsterdam on Fri, Jun 26, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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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9219+
35378:13 AM2h40Mechelen-Nekkerspoel10:53 AMAmsterdam Zuid€311One-way2 transfers
9219+
18378:24 AM2h21Mechelen station10:45 AMAmsterdam Zuid€311One-way1 transfer
9219+
35378:24 AM2h29Mechelen station10:53 AMAmsterdam Zuid€311One-way1 transfer
9227+
184510:24 AM2h21Mechelen station12:45 PMAmsterdam Zuid€341One-way1 transfer
9223+
18419:24 AM2h21Mechelen station11:45 AMAmsterdam Zuid€341One-way1 transfer
94575:30 PM1h20Antwerp-Central6:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal€891One-way0 transfers
94392:30 PM1h20Antwerp-Central3:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal€791One-way0 transfers
93099:30 AM1h20Antwerp-Central10:50 AMAmsterdam Centraal€791One-way0 transfers
931510:30 AM1h20Antwerp-Central11:50 AMAmsterdam Centraal€991One-way0 transfers
932111:30 AM1h20Antwerp-Central12:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal€991One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 €6. 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 €6, and a flight costs an average of €156.
Distance: 153 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €456 Average price |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mechelen to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Amsterdam trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9339 | 2:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9439 | 2:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9351 | 3:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9351 | 4:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9463 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9363 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9463 | 6:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9363 | 6:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9369 | 6:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9369 | 7:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9375 | 7:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9375 | 8:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9381 | 8:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9381 | 9:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9387 | 9:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9387 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
9301 | 5:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 7:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9301 | 6:28 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h22 | 7:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9303 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
1779+ 9219+ 3537 | 8:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 10:53 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9219+ 3537 | 8:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h29 | 10:53 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9219+ 1837 | 8:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h21 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9303 | 8:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2758+ 2629+ 9309+ 1837 | 8:32 AM Muizen | 2h13 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
2758+ 2629+ 9309 | 8:32 AM Muizen | 2h18 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2758+ 2629+ 9531 | 8:32 AM Muizen | 2h24 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
1757+ 9531 | 8:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
1757+ 9309+ 1837 | 8:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h57 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
1757+ 9309 | 8:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9309 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2629+ 9531 | 8:54 AM Mechelen station | 2h02 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
2629+ 9309 | 8:54 AM Mechelen station | 1h56 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2629+ 9309+ 1837 | 8:54 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
7388+ 9223+ 3541 | 8:55 AM Muizen | 2h58 | 11:53 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
7388+ 9223+ 1841 | 8:55 AM Muizen | 2h50 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
1780+ 9223+ 3541 | 9:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 11:53 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9223+ 1841 | 9:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h21 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9223+ 3541 | 9:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h29 | 11:53 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9309 | 9:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2759+ 2630+ 9315 | 9:32 AM Muizen | 2h18 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2759+ 2630+ 9535 | 9:32 AM Muizen | 2h24 | 11:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
2759+ 2630+ 9315+ 1841 | 9:32 AM Muizen | 2h13 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
3180 · 1958+ 9227+ 3545 | 9:42 AM Muizen | 3h11 | 12:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
1758+ 9315 | 9:49 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h01 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1758+ 9535 | 9:49 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h07 | 11:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
1758+ 9315+ 1841 | 9:49 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h56 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9315 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2630+ 9315+ 1841 | 9:54 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
2630+ 9535 | 9:54 AM Mechelen station | 2h02 | 11:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
2630+ 9315 | 9:54 AM Mechelen station | 1h56 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1781+ 9227+ 3545 | 10:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 12:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9227+ 1845 | 10:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h21 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 3545 | 10:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h29 | 12:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9315 | 10:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2760+ 2631+ 9321 | 10:32 AM Muizen | 2h18 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2760+ 2631+ 9321+ 1845 | 10:32 AM Muizen | 2h13 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
2760+ 2631+ 9539 | 10:32 AM Muizen | 2h24 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
3181 · 1959+ 9231+ 3549 | 10:42 AM Muizen | 3h11 | 1:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
3181 · 1959+ 9231+ 1849 | 10:42 AM Muizen | 3h03 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
1759+ 9321 | 10:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1759+ 9539 | 10:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
1759+ 9321+ 1845 | 10:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h57 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9321 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2631+ 9321+ 1845 | 10:54 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
2631+ 9539 | 10:54 AM Mechelen station | 2h02 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
2631+ 9321 | 10:54 AM Mechelen station | 1h56 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1782+ 9231+ 3549 | 11:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 1:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
1782+ 9231+ 1849 | 11:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h32 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 3549 | 11:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h29 | 1:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 1849 | 11:24 AM Mechelen station | 2h21 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9321 | 11:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2761+ 2632+ 9543 | 11:32 AM Muizen | 2h24 | 1:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
3182 · 1960+ 9235+ 3553 | 11:42 AM Muizen | 3h11 | 2:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
1760+ 9543 | 11:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 1:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
2632+ 9543 | 11:54 AM Mechelen station | 2h02 | 1:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9329 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9329 | 1:00 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9937 | 1:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 3:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9339 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9439 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Trains from Mechelen to Amsterdam run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB from Mechelen to Amsterdam trainsEuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB trains will get you between Mechelen and Amsterdam from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Mechelen to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mechelen to Amsterdam
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Stationsstraat
- Restaurant De Graspoort
- Il Cardinale
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- NH Mechelen
- Hotel Elisabeth
- Martin's Patershof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and regional destinations
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Parnassusweg
- Restaurant As
- Gustavino
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, restrooms
- €0.50
- NH Amsterdam Zuid
- citizenM Amsterdam South
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South
- Located in the main hall
- 1500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 5, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas
- Located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Orlyplein
- Restaurant Helden
- Grand Café Hermes
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
- Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station
- MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West
- Located in the main hall
- 500 places, partially covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and local train platforms
- Hall 3: tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
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