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

From Antwerpen to Mechelen by bus and train

To get from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 140 bus from Hoboken Moretusstraat station to Hoboken Station Polderstad 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 2 min.

62min
Bus - 140140
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 - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Hoboken Station Polderstad
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Station Polderstad
    ID 108675
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken-Polder
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mechelen
    Walk to
    Mechelen
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Antwerpen to Mechelen by bus and train via 141, 21 and IC

To get from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 141 bus from Hoboken Moretusstraat station to Wilrijk Bist station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Malines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Bus - 141141
Bus - 2121
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
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102821
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102822
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron B3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 21
    ID 101267
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    12 min
  • 10
    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 31.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 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
  • Hofstade
  • Malines-Nekkerspoel

Bus stations close to Mechelen:

  • Mechelen Brusselpoort
  • Mechelen Station Perron 20
  • Mechelen Station Perron 19

Alternative route from Antwerpen to Mechelen by bus and train via 141, 21 and IC

To get from Antwerpen to Mechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 141 bus from Hoboken Moretusstraat station to Wilrijk Bist station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Malines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Bus - 141141
Bus - 2121
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
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102821
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102822
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron B3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 21
    ID 101267
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    12 min
  • 10
    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 62 minutes, using Bus line 140, Bus line S32, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 141, Bus line 21, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

    The 140 bus line goes from Hoboken Station Polderstad station near Antwerpen to Hoboken Station Polderstad station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hoboken Station Polderstad 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 2 min.

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

    Get on the 140 bus from the Hoboken Station Polderstad 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 Hoboken Station Polderstad station, which is closest to Mechelen in Belgium.