1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
1 h 33 m
Trains on 12 Sept
172
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Amsterdam will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Mechelen to Amsterdam you need to make at least one change.
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9315Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £239.
Distance: 153 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£29 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £239 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Amsterdam costing on average £29.
A coach is £214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Amsterdam costing on average £239.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 55m.
Coach takes on average 3h 6m.
The journey is about 30m faster (1h 59m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£29 vs £30). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Amsterdam trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1781+ 9227+ 3545 | 10:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 12:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9227+ 1845 | 10:24 Mechelen station | 2h21 | 12:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9227+ 3545 | 10:24 Mechelen station | 2h29 | 12:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2760+ 2631+ 9539 | 10:32 Muizen | 2h24 | 12:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2760+ 2631+ 9321+ 1845 | 10:32 Muizen | 2h13 | 12:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
2760+ 2631+ 9321 | 10:32 Muizen | 2h18 | 12:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3181 · 1959+ 9231+ 3549 | 10:42 Muizen | 3h11 | 13:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
3181 · 1959+ 9231+ 1849 | 10:42 Muizen | 3h03 | 13:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
1759+ 9321 | 10:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 12:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1759+ 9539 | 10:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 12:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1759+ 9321+ 1845 | 10:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h57 | 12:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2631+ 9321+ 1845 | 10:54 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 12:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2631+ 9321 | 10:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 12:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2631+ 9539 | 10:54 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 12:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1782+ 9231+ 1849 | 11:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h32 | 13:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1782+ 9231+ 3549 | 11:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 13:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9231+ 3549 | 11:24 Mechelen station | 2h29 | 13:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9231+ 1849 | 11:24 Mechelen station | 2h21 | 13:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2761+ 2632+ 9543 | 11:32 Muizen | 2h24 | 13:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3182 · 1960+ 9235+ 3553 | 11:42 Muizen | 3h11 | 14:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
1760+ 9543 | 11:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 13:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2632+ 9543 | 11:54 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 13:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1783+ 9235+ 3553 | 12:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 14:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3161+ 3111+ 9329+ 1851 | 12:19 Muizen | 1h56 | 14:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
3161+ 3111+ 9329 | 12:19 Muizen | 2h01 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
9235+ 3553 | 12:24 Mechelen station | 2h29 | 14:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:29 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:29 Mechelen station | 1h34 | 14:03 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:29 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3111+ 9329+ 1851 | 12:29 Mechelen station | 1h46 | 14:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2762+ 2633+ 9547 | 12:32 Muizen | 2h24 | 14:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h47 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3111+ 9329+ 1851 | 12:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h42 | 14:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h47 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3183 · 1961+ 9239+ 3557 | 12:42 Muizen | 3h11 | 15:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
1761+ 9547 | 12:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 14:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2633+ 9547 | 12:54 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 14:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1784+ 9239+ 3557 | 13:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 15:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3162+ 3112+ 9937 | 13:19 Muizen | 2h01 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3162+ 3112+ 9937+ 1855 | 13:19 Muizen | 1h56 | 15:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
9239+ 3557 | 13:24 Mechelen station | 2h29 | 15:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:29 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:29 Mechelen station | 1h34 | 15:03 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:29 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3112+ 9937+ 1855 | 13:29 Mechelen station | 1h46 | 15:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2763+ 2634+ 9339+ 1857 | 13:32 Muizen | 2h13 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
2763+ 2634+ 9551 | 13:32 Muizen | 2h24 | 15:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2763+ 2634+ 9439+ 1857 | 13:32 Muizen | 2h13 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
2763+ 2634+ 9339 | 13:32 Muizen | 2h18 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2763+ 2634+ 9439 | 13:32 Muizen | 2h18 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h47 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h47 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3112+ 9937+ 1855 | 13:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h42 | 15:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3184 · 1962+ 9243+ 3561 | 13:42 Muizen | 3h11 | 16:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
3184 · 1962+ 9243+ 1861 | 13:42 Muizen | 3h03 | 16:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
1762+ 9439 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1762+ 9339 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1762+ 9439 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1762+ 9439+ 1857 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h57 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1762+ 9551 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 15:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1762+ 9339+ 1857 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h57 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1762+ 9339 | 13:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2634+ 9439 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2634+ 9339 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2634+ 9439 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 15:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2634+ 9339 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 15:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2634+ 9439 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2634+ 9439+ 1857 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2634+ 9551 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 15:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2634+ 9339+ 1857 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
2634+ 9339 | 13:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1785+ 9243+ 1861 | 14:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h32 | 16:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1785+ 9243+ 3561 | 14:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 16:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9243+ 3561 | 14:24 Mechelen station | 2h29 | 16:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9243+ 2350 | 14:24 Mechelen station | 3h01 | 17:25 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9243+ 1861 | 14:24 Mechelen station | 2h21 | 16:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2764+ 2635+ 9555 | 14:32 Muizen | 2h24 | 16:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3185 · 1963+ 9247+ 3565 | 14:42 Muizen | 3h11 | 17:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
1763+ 9555 | 14:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 16:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2635+ 9555 | 14:54 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 16:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1786+ 9247+ 3565 | 15:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h40 | 17:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9247+ 3565 | 15:24 Mechelen station | 2h29 | 17:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9247+ 1865 | 15:24 Mechelen station | 2h21 | 17:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2765+ 2636+ 9351+ 1865 | 15:32 Muizen | 2h13 | 17:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
2765+ 2636+ 9351 | 15:32 Muizen | 2h18 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2765+ 2636+ 9559 | 15:32 Muizen | 2h24 | 17:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3186 · 1964+ 9251+ 3569 | 15:42 Muizen | 3h11 | 18:53 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
1764+ 9351 | 15:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1764+ 9559 | 15:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h08 | 17:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1764+ 9351+ 1865 | 15:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h57 | 17:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1764+ 9351 | 15:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2636+ 9351 | 15:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2636+ 9351 | 15:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 17:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2636+ 9351 | 15:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2636+ 9559 | 15:54 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 17:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
2636+ 9351+ 1865 | 15:54 Mechelen station | 1h51 | 17:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1765+ 9357 | 16:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 18:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1765+ 9457 | 16:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 18:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2637+ 9457 | 16:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 18:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2637+ 9357 | 16:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 18:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2637+ 9357 | 16:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 18:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2637+ 9457 | 16:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 18:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
1766+ 9363 | 17:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2638+ 9363 | 17:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 19:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2638+ 9363 | 17:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1767+ 9369 | 18:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 20:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2639+ 9369 | 18:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 20:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2639+ 9369 | 18:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 20:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3118+ 9375 | 19:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h17 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2640+ 9375 | 19:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 21:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2640+ 9375 | 19:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3119+ 9381 | 20:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h17 | 22:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2641+ 9381 | 20:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 22:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2641+ 9381 | 20:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 22:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
3120+ 9387 | 21:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h17 | 23:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2642+ 9387 | 21:54 Mechelen station | 1h39 | 23:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
2642+ 9387 | 21:54 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 23:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
1950 · 2555+ 70255+ 1827 | 1:16 Mechelen station | 6h58 | 8:14 Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
3105+ 9397 | 6:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h18 | 8:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3305+ 9397 | 7:00 Mechelen station | 1h52 | 8:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3305+ 9397 | 7:00 Mechelen station | 1h33 | 8:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
3306+ 9527+ 2427 | 8:00 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 9:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3306+ 9527 | 8:00 Mechelen station | 2h16 | 10:16 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1779+ 9219+ 3537 | 8:01 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h53 | 10:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1779+ 9219+ 1837 | 8:01 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h43 | 10:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
4128+ 2629+ 9531+ 2431 | 8:19 Muizen | 2h37 | 10:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
4128+ 2629+ 9531 | 8:19 Muizen | 2h57 | 11:16 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
9219+ 1837 | 8:24 Mechelen station | 2h20 | 10:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9219+ 3537 | 8:24 Mechelen station | 2h30 | 10:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
3107+ 9531 | 8:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h42 | 11:16 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3107+ 9531+ 2431 | 8:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h22 | 10:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3307+ 9531 | 9:00 Mechelen station | 2h16 | 11:16 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3307+ 9531+ 2431 | 9:00 Mechelen station | 1h56 | 10:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
1780+ 9223+ 3541 | 9:01 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h53 | 11:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
4129+ 2630+ 9415 | 9:19 Muizen | 2h33 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
4129+ 2630+ 9315 | 9:19 Muizen | 2h33 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
4129+ 2630+ 9535 | 9:19 Muizen | 2h57 | 12:16 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
4129+ 9315+ 2630+ 1841 | 9:19 Muizen | 2h25 | 11:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
4129+ 2630+ 9415+ 1841 | 9:19 Muizen | 2h25 | 11:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
9223+ 1841 | 9:24 Mechelen station | 2h20 | 11:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9223+ 3541 | 9:24 Mechelen station | 2h30 | 11:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
3108+ 9415 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h18 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3108+ 9315 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h18 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3108+ 9415+ 1841 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h10 | 11:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
3108+ 9315 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h18 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3108+ 9535 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h42 | 12:16 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3108+ 9415 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h18 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3108+ 9315+ 1841 | 9:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h10 | 11:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Mechelen to Amsterdam run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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 54m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
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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.

Most Mechelen to Amsterdam trains use the Mechelen to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Mechelen and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mechelen is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Graspoort, Il Cardinale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mechelen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mechelen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mechelen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mechelen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mechelen: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Mechelen, Hotel Elisabeth, Martin's Patershof.
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
ATMs are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Parking, WC.
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Muizen is 3 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Muizen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Muizen.
Available at Muizen: Parking, WC.
Available at Muizen: Bike Parking.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is 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. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Schiphol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Grand Café Plaza, Café Rembrandt, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol Airport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schiphol Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol Airport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CitizenM Schiphol Airport.
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