How to get from Antwerpen to Mechelen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium, take the 141 bus from Hoboken Moretusstraat station to Mortsel Station Oude God station. Next, take the IC train from Mortsel-Oude God station to Malines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Bus - 141141
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Mechelen
Leaves from Hoboken Moretusstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Antwerpen
  • 2
    Bus - 141141
    Wait for bus
    141
    Wijnegem Wsc Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mortsel Station Oude God
    ID 108835
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mortsel-Oude God
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mechelen
    Walk to
    Mechelen
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 14, S32 and IC

To get from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 14 bus from Hoboken Moretusstraat station to Hemiksem Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Malines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Bus - 1414
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Mechelen
Leaves from Hoboken Moretusstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Antwerpen
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hemiksem Abdij
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hemiksem Station
    ID 101089
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hemiksem
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mechelen
    Walk to
    Mechelen
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Antwerpen to Mechelen

The distance between Antwerpen, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium is approximately 29.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Antwerpen to Mechelen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Antwerpen

Antwerpen is located at Antwerpen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken Moretusstraat.

Train stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Hoboken-Polder

Bus stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Hoboken Moretusstraat
  • Hoboken P. H. Spaaklaan
  • Hoboken Sportcentrum Sorghvliedt

Public transit stations close to Mechelen, Belgium

Mechelen is located at Mechelen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Mechelen Brusselpoort.

Train stations close to Mechelen:

  • Malines
  • Malines-Nekkerspoel
  • Muizen

Bus stations close to Mechelen:

  • Mechelen Brusselpoort
  • Mechelen Oude Brusselsestraat
  • Mechelen St Jan Berchmanskerk

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 14, S32 and IC

To get from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 14 bus from Hoboken Moretusstraat station to Hemiksem Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Malines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Bus - 1414
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Mechelen
Leaves from Hoboken Moretusstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Antwerpen
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hemiksem Abdij
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hemiksem Station
    ID 101089
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hemiksem
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mechelen
    Walk to
    Mechelen
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Antwerpen to Mechelen?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 141, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Antwerpen to Mechelen?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line S32, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Antwerpen and Mechelen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium?

    The 141 bus line goes from Wijnegem Wsc Zuid station near Antwerpen to Mortsel Station Oude God station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mortsel Station Oude God station near Mechelen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Antwerpen and Mechelen in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Antwerpen to get to Mechelen in Belgium?

    Get on the 141 bus from the Wijnegem Wsc Zuid stop near Antwerpen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Antwerpen and Mechelen in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Mortsel Station Oude God station, which is closest to Mechelen in Belgium.

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