How to Travel from
Mechelen to Leiden
by Route or Car
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Mechelen, Belgium → Leiden, Netherlands
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mechelen to Leiden
Composite routes from Mechelen to Leiden
Cheapest
1 h 43 min
Car
158 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 1 min
124 km.
from $38.63
2 h 7 min
124 km.
from $57.09
2 h 26 min
123 km.
from $100.76
Transport providers
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.04–$33.70
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$21.74
Train from Mechelen to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$41.30
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.78–$76.09
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Malines to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.89–$7.07
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Leiden?
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Leiden is to train via Anvers-Central which costs $23.91 - $65.22 and takes 2h 1m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mechelen to Leiden?
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Leiden is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .
Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Leiden?
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Antwerpen-Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
How far is it from Mechelen to Leiden?
The distance between Mechelen and Leiden is 152 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
How do I travel from Mechelen to Leiden without a car?
The best way to get from Mechelen to Leiden without a car is to train via Anvers-Central which takes 2h 1m and costs $23.91 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Mechelen to Leiden?
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Mechelen to Leiden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mechelen to Leiden train from?
Mechelen to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Train or fly from Mechelen to Leiden?
The best way to get from Mechelen to Leiden is to train via Anvers-Central which takes 2h 1m and costs $23.91 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70.65 - $315.22 and takes 2h 29m.
Where does the Mechelen to Leiden train arrive?
Mechelen to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Can I drive from Mechelen to Leiden?
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Leiden is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Mechelen to Leiden.
How do I get a train ticket from Mechelen to Leiden?
Book your Mechelen to Leiden train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Leiden?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.
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