To Mechelen by train
With Intercity Brussels and Eurostar
- From € 25 one-way trip with Intercity Brussels
- From € 34 one-way trip with Eurostar
- Travel time Amsterdam - Mechelen 2.12 hrs Intercity Brussels
- Travel time Amsterdam - Mechelen 1.47 hrs Eurostar
Travel information
You can travel to Mechelen directly with Intercity Brussels or travel to Antwerp with the high-speed Eurostar train where you change trains to get to Mechelen. Choose which train to Mechelen meets your needs the best.
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Early bird tarief tickets when you book in advance* | Shortest travel time | Content | Content | Content |
*You can book an Early Bird ticket up until 3 days before departure, limited availability.
Prices train tickets Mechelen
There are different types of Eurostar rates each with related prices. Train ticket prices depend on the time of booking and travel.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility Eurostar
Standard / Eurostar Standard
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Limited availability
Comfort
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Sufficient available
Premium
- Rebooking free of charge
- Cancellation free of charge
- Always available
Eurostar Premier
- Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Almost always available
Prices Intercity Brussels route Amsterdam - Mechelen
Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
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2nd class | 1st class | |||||
Flex rate | € 50 | € 37.20 | € 18 | € 81.70 | € 60.10 | € 27.80 |
Early Bird week | € 25 | -- | € 10,50 | € 41 | -- | € 17.50 |
Prices are calculated from Amsterdam Central Station, one-way. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Mechelen, then the trip is cheaper. Early Bird can be booked up to 3 days before departure, limited availability.
Book in advance and save money
Eurostar tickets to Mechelen can be booked up to 7 months in advance.
For Intercity Brussels you can buy tickets from 180 days before departure. Up until 3 days before departure, you are able to buy our Early Bird tickets: tickets with a significant discount. The availability is limited.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Itinerary planner and app
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed during your trip of the possible changes.
Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.
Facilities on board the train
We gladly inform you about all facilities on board so that you can make your journey more comfortable.
Read all about the facilities and practical issues of Eurostar
Read all about the facilities and practical issues of Intercity Brussels
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