The M-shuttle offers free and convenient transport from car parks on the outskirts of Mechelen to the city centre – by bus or by boat, on selected days. Forget the hassle of looking for a parking space and lugging heavy shopping bags around. Make life easy for yourself and hop on the M-shuttle!
Available M-shuttles
- De Nekker car park ↔ Grote Markt (bus)
- P+R Retail Partners Colruyt Group / Hombeek ↔ Hoogstraat (bus)
- Keerdok ↔ Haverwerf (Boat)
1. De Nekker car park - Grote Markt route
When
- Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm
- Friday from 10 am to 12 am
- Saturday from 8 am to 12 am
- Shopping Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm
Waiting time
Approx. 5–15 minutes
How does it work?
- Park your car for free at car park De Nekker. The entrance to this gravel car park is on the side of the UGC Cinemas. The M-shuttle stop is there as well.
- Go to the M-shuttle stop. Expect to wait approximately five to fifteen minutes.
- Get off at the Grote Markt and enjoy Mechelen!
- When you’ve finished shopping, make your way to the stop on the Grote Markt and take a shuttlebus back to De Nekker car park.
Dogs are unfortunately not allowed on the M-shuttle vans. Unless guide dogs.
2. P+R Retail Partners Colruyt Group - Hombeek - Hoogstraat route
When
Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.
Waiting time
The waiting time is approximately 15 minutes.
How does it work?
- You can park for free at the P+R Retail Partners Colruyt Group, De Regenboog 8 (P+R), or at the station square in Hombeek. On Saturdays, the M-shuttle stops at both locations.
- The shuttle then drops you off close to the city centre, in Hoogstraat near the corner with Moensstraat.
- After a day of enjoying Mechelen, you return to the stop in Hoogstraat. The M-shuttle will then take you back to your car quickly and easily.
Dogs are unfortunately not allowed on the M-shuttle vans. Unless guide dogs.
3. Keerdok - Haverwerf - Bruul (by boat)
A free M-shuttle across the water! Park at Keerdok car park and walk to the nearby landing stage. The free shuttle boat, operated by Malinska, takes you along the Dyle to Haverwerf and Bruul. You can decide where to get off and start exploring Mechelen. The M-shuttle is practical, free of charge and a great way to experience the city from the water.
When
- Every Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm.
- Shopping Sundays: from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Waiting time
- Saturday: The waiting time is approximately 20 minutes. Between 1 pm and 4 pm, you should expect a waiting time of 30 minutes.
- Shopping Sundays: The waiting time is approximately 30 minutes.
- Detailed departure times can be found on the City of Mechelen website (dutch) and may vary depending on the day.
How does it work?
- You can park in the new Keerdok car park. From the car park, you can walk to the landing stage in just a few minutes. More info on Keerdok car park tariffs.
- You can get on and off for free at the Keerdok, Haverwerf and Bruul stops.
- the boat does not operate in freezing weather. So be sure to check this page for updates before you leave.
- The shuttle does not operate in January, February and November (winter break). It does operate during the busy shopping weekends in December and the first weekend of January.
- Dogs are allowed on board.
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