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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Mechelen

Composite routes from Leiden to Mechelen

Cheapest
1 h 45 min
Car
160 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 18 min
123 km.
from $93.20
4 h 37 min
124 km.
from $35.61
2 h 44 min
124 km.
from $44.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from The Hague to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from The Hague Central Bus Station to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$14.02

EBS Public Transportation BV

Phone:
0800-0327
Email:
Website:
ebs-ov.nl/
Bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Den
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.97–$5.99

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Leiden Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$22.93
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$53.51
Train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$25.48
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mechelen
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$48.42

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.51–$114.67

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Malines
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.73–$8.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to bus which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $32.61 - $47.83 .

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Malines via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Leiden to Mechelen?

The distance between Leiden and Mechelen is 193 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $30.43 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Leiden to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Mechelen train from?

Leiden to Mechelen train services, operated by NS, depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $30.43 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can line 45 bus and bus, which costs $17.39 - $35.87 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $315.22 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Leiden to Mechelen train arrive?

Leiden to Mechelen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Mechelen is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Leiden to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Mechelen?

Book your Leiden to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Mechelen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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