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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Mechelen
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 08 Sept
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
14 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
14 m
Trains on 08 Sept
351
Distance
21 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Mechelen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Mechelen will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Fast trains
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 351 trains from Brussels to Mechelen, including 351 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
20089:500h27Brussels-Midi10:17Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
92279:440h38Brussels-Midi10:22Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes- 923511:560h26Brussels-North12:22Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 31099:560h30Brussels-Midi10:26Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 923110:440h38Brussels-Midi11:22Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 20068:030h14Brussels-North8:17Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 200810:030h14Brussels-North10:17Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 45089:330h14Brussels-North9:47Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 450910:330h14Brussels-North10:47Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
- 451011:330h14Brussels-North11:47Mechelen station£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Brussels to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 21 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is a train with an average price of £6.
The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is by coach with an average journey time of 28m.
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Train takes on average 29m.
Yes, you can take a train between Brussels and Mechelen.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (29m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brussels to Mechelen train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Mechelen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3105 | 6:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 6:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2004 | 6:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 6:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
 1755 | 6:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 6:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3105 | 6:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 6:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1755 | 6:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 6:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1755 | 6:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 6:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4505 | 6:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 6:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4505 | 6:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 6:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4505 | 6:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 6:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3405 | 6:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 7:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1955 | 6:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 7:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3405 | 6:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 7:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1955 | 6:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 7:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9215 | 6:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 7:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3405 | 6:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 7:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1955 | 6:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 7:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9215 | 6:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 7:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2005 | 6:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 7:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2005 | 6:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 7:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9215 | 6:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 7:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3106 | 6:59 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 7:27 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1756 | 7:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 7:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2005 | 7:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 7:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3106 | 7:04 Brussels-Central | 0h23 | 7:27 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1756 | 7:08 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 7:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3106 | 7:10 Brussels-North | 0h17 | 7:27 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1756 | 7:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 7:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4506 | 7:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 7:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4506 | 7:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 7:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4506 | 7:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 7:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3406 | 7:34 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 8:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1956 | 7:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 8:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3406 | 7:39 Brussels-Central | 0h23 | 8:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1956 | 7:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 8:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9219 | 7:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 8:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3406 | 7:45 Brussels-North | 0h17 | 8:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9219 | 7:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 8:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1956 | 7:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 8:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2006 | 7:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 8:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2006 | 7:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 8:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9219 | 7:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 8:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3107 | 7:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 8:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3107 | 8:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 8:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2006 | 8:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 8:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1757 | 8:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 8:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3107 | 8:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 8:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1757 | 8:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 8:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1757 | 8:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 8:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4507 | 8:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 8:48 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4507 | 8:25 Brussels-Central | 0h23 | 8:48 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3407 | 8:34 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 9:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4507 | 8:34 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 8:48 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1957 | 8:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 9:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3407 | 8:39 Brussels-Central | 0h23 | 9:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1957 | 8:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 9:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9223 | 8:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 9:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3407 | 8:45 Brussels-North | 0h17 | 9:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9223 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 9:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1957 | 8:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 9:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2007 | 8:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 9:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2007 | 8:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 9:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3108 | 8:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 9:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9223 | 8:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 9:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3108 | 9:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 9:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2007 | 9:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 9:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1758 | 9:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 9:42 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3108 | 9:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 9:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1758 | 9:09 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 9:42 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1758 | 9:17 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 9:42 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4508 | 9:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 9:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4508 | 9:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 9:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4508 | 9:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 9:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3408 | 9:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 10:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3408 | 9:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 10:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1958 | 9:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 10:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1958 | 9:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 10:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9227 | 9:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 10:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3408 | 9:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 10:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1958 | 9:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 10:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9227 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 10:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2008 | 9:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 10:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2008 | 9:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 10:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3109 | 9:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 10:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9227 | 9:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 10:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3109 | 10:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 10:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2008 | 10:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 10:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1759 | 10:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 10:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3109 | 10:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 10:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1759 | 10:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 10:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1759 | 10:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 10:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4509 | 10:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 10:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4509 | 10:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 10:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3409 | 10:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 11:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4509 | 10:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 10:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1959 | 10:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 11:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3409 | 10:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 11:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1959 | 10:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 11:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9231 | 10:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 11:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3409 | 10:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 11:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1959 | 10:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 11:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9231 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 11:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2009 | 10:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 11:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2009 | 10:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 11:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9231 | 10:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 11:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3110 | 10:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 11:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3110 | 11:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 11:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2009 | 11:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 11:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1760 | 11:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 11:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3110 | 11:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 11:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1760 | 11:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 11:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1760 | 11:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 11:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4510 | 11:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 11:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4510 | 11:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 11:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4510 | 11:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 11:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3410 | 11:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 12:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3410 | 11:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 12:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1960 | 11:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 12:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1960 | 11:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 12:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3410 | 11:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 12:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9235 | 11:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 12:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1960 | 11:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 12:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9235 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 12:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2010 | 11:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 12:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2010 | 11:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 12:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9235 | 11:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 12:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3111 | 11:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 12:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3111 | 12:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 12:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2010 | 12:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 12:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1761 | 12:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 12:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3111 | 12:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 12:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1761 | 12:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 12:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1761 | 12:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 12:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4511 | 12:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 12:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4511 | 12:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 12:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3411 | 12:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 13:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4511 | 12:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 12:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3411 | 12:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 13:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1961 | 12:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 13:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1961 | 12:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 13:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9239 | 12:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 13:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3411 | 12:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 13:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9239 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 13:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1961 | 12:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 13:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2011 | 12:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 13:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2011 | 12:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 13:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3112 | 12:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 13:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9239 | 12:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 13:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3112 | 13:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 13:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2011 | 13:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 13:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1762 | 13:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 13:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3112 | 13:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 13:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1762 | 13:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 13:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1762 | 13:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 13:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4512 | 13:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 13:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4512 | 13:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 13:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3412 | 13:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 14:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4512 | 13:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 13:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3412 | 13:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 14:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1962 | 13:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 14:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1962 | 13:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 14:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3412 | 13:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 14:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9243 | 13:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 14:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9243 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 14:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1962 | 13:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 14:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2012 | 13:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 14:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2012 | 13:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 14:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3113 | 13:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 14:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9243 | 13:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 14:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3113 | 14:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 14:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2012 | 14:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 14:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1763 | 14:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 14:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3113 | 14:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 14:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1763 | 14:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 14:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1763 | 14:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 14:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4513 | 14:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 14:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4513 | 14:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 14:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3413 | 14:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 15:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4513 | 14:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 14:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3413 | 14:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 15:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1963 | 14:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 15:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1963 | 14:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 15:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9247 | 14:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 15:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3413 | 14:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 15:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9247 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 15:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1963 | 14:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 15:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2013 | 14:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 15:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2013 | 14:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 15:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9247 | 14:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 15:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3114 | 14:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 15:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3114 | 15:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 15:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2013 | 15:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 15:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1764 | 15:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 15:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3114 | 15:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 15:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1764 | 15:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 15:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1764 | 15:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 15:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4514 | 15:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 15:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4514 | 15:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 15:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3414 | 15:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 16:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4514 | 15:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 15:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1964 | 15:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 16:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3414 | 15:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 16:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1964 | 15:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 16:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9251 | 15:43 Brussels-Midi | 0h39 | 16:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3414 | 15:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 16:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9251 | 15:48 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 16:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1964 | 15:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 16:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2014 | 15:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 16:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2014 | 15:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 16:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3115 | 15:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 16:24 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9251 | 15:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 16:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8208 | 16:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h32 | 16:32 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3115 | 16:01 Brussels-Central | 0h23 | 16:24 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2014 | 16:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 16:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1765 | 16:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 16:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8208 | 16:05 Brussels-Central | 0h27 | 16:32 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3115 | 16:07 Brussels-North | 0h17 | 16:24 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1765 | 16:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 16:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8208 | 16:11 Brussels-North | 0h21 | 16:32 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1765 | 16:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 16:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4515 | 16:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 16:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4515 | 16:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 16:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4515 | 16:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 16:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3415 | 16:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 17:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3415 | 16:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 17:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1965 | 16:39 Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 17:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1965 | 16:43 Brussels-Central | 0h30 | 17:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3415 | 16:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 17:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9255 | 16:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 17:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2015 | 16:48 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 17:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9255 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 17:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1965 | 16:50 Brussels-North | 0h23 | 17:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2015 | 16:53 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 17:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3116 | 16:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:24 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9255 | 16:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 17:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8209 | 17:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h32 | 17:32 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3116 | 17:01 Brussels-Central | 0h23 | 17:24 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2015 | 17:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 17:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1766 | 17:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 17:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8209 | 17:05 Brussels-Central | 0h27 | 17:32 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3116 | 17:07 Brussels-North | 0h17 | 17:24 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1766 | 17:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 17:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8209 | 17:11 Brussels-North | 0h21 | 17:32 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1766 | 17:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 17:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4516 | 17:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 17:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4516 | 17:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 17:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3416 | 17:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 18:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4516 | 17:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 17:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3416 | 17:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 18:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1966 | 17:39 Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 18:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1966 | 17:43 Brussels-Central | 0h30 | 18:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3416 | 17:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 18:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9259 | 17:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 18:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9259 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 18:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2016 | 17:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 18:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1966 | 17:50 Brussels-North | 0h23 | 18:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2016 | 17:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 18:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9259 | 17:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 18:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3117 | 17:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 18:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3117 | 18:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 18:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2016 | 18:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 18:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1767 | 18:04 Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 18:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3117 | 18:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 18:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1767 | 18:09 Brussels-Central | 0h32 | 18:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1767 | 18:16 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 18:41 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4517 | 18:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 18:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4517 | 18:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 18:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3417 | 18:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 19:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4517 | 18:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 18:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1967 | 18:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 19:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3417 | 18:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 19:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1967 | 18:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 19:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9263 | 18:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 19:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3417 | 18:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 19:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1967 | 18:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 19:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9263 | 18:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 19:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2017 | 18:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 19:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2017 | 18:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 19:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3118 | 18:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 19:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9263 | 18:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 19:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3118 | 19:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 19:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2017 | 19:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 19:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3118 | 19:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 19:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4518 | 19:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 19:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4518 | 19:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 19:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3418 | 19:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 20:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4518 | 19:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 19:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1968 | 19:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 20:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3418 | 19:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 20:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1968 | 19:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 20:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9267 | 19:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 20:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3418 | 19:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 20:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1968 | 19:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 20:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9267 | 19:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 20:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2018 | 19:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 20:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2018 | 19:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 20:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3119 | 19:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 20:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9267 | 19:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 20:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3119 | 20:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 20:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2018 | 20:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 20:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3119 | 20:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 20:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4519 | 20:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 20:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4519 | 20:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 20:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3419 | 20:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 21:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4519 | 20:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 20:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1969 | 20:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 21:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3419 | 20:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 21:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1969 | 20:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 21:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9271 | 20:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 21:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3419 | 20:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 21:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9271 | 20:49 Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 21:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1969 | 20:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 21:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2019 | 20:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 21:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2019 | 20:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 21:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3120 | 20:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 21:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9271 | 20:56 Brussels-North | 0h26 | 21:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3120 | 21:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 21:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2019 | 21:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 21:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3120 | 21:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 21:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4520 | 21:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 21:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4520 | 21:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 21:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3420 | 21:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 22:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4520 | 21:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 21:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1970 | 21:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 22:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3420 | 21:38 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 22:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1970 | 21:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 22:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3420 | 21:44 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 22:02 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1970 | 21:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 22:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2020 | 21:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 22:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2020 | 21:55 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 22:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3121 | 21:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 22:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3121 | 22:01 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 22:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2020 | 22:03 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 22:17 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3121 | 22:08 Brussels-North | 0h18 | 22:26 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4521 | 22:20 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 22:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4521 | 22:25 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 22:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3421 | 22:33 Brussels-Midi | 0h30 | 23:03 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4521 | 22:33 Brussels-North | 0h14 | 22:47 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1971 | 22:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 23:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3421 | 22:38 Brussels-Central | 0h25 | 23:03 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1971 | 22:42 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 23:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3421 | 22:44 Brussels-North | 0h19 | 23:03 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1971 | 22:49 Brussels-North | 0h24 | 23:13 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2021 | 22:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 23:19 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2021 | 22:55 Brussels-Central | 0h24 | 23:19 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3122 | 22:56 Brussels-Midi | 0h31 | 23:27 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3122 | 23:01 Brussels-Central | 0h26 | 23:27 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2021 | 23:03 Brussels-North | 0h16 | 23:19 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2643 | 23:03 Brussels-North | 0h19 | 23:22 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3122 | 23:08 Brussels-North | 0h19 | 23:27 Mechelen station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Brussels to Mechelen
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Trains from Brussels to Mechelen run on average 59 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 58 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 26m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 59 |
Direct trains 58 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train companies: Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB from Brussels to Mechelen trainsIntercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels and Mechelen from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
26m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£4
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
What's included in each class
Compare Intercity classes and the amenities included in each one.
2nd Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
FLEX PREMIÈRE
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Plus
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Lounge Access
Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
PRO SECONDE
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
EuroCity
About
EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average EuroCity Duration
36m
Cheapest EuroCity Price
£4
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
What's included in each class
Compare EuroCity classes and the amenities included in each one.
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
2nd Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Regional
About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
37m
Cheapest Regional Price
£4
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
What's included in each class
Compare Regional classes and the amenities included in each one.
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
2nd Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB Duration
14m
Cheapest SNCB Price
£5
SNCB frequency
50 a day
Complete guide to Mechelen
Things to do in Mechelen
Discover the best of Mechelen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mechelen trip today.
- Must visit
Museum Hof van Busleyden
A major museum on the Burgundian period, with interactive displays about the Low Countries and Mechelen’s past.
- Recommended
Kazerne Dossin
Museum in the former palace of Margaret of Austria, presenting art and objects from Mechelen’s civic history.
- Recommended
Speelgoedmuseum Mechelen
Museum dedicated to toy making and play, with nostalgic collections and hands-on appeal for families.
- Must visit
Grote Markt
Mechelen’s main square, lined with historic façades, terraces and key civic landmarks at the city’s heart.
- Recommended
Dijlepad
A waterside walking route along the Dyle with boardwalk sections, bridges and close-up views of the city centre.
- Recommended
Vrijbroekpark
A green city park with lawns, mature trees and open space, popular for a quiet break near the centre.
Gouden Carolus Classic
A full-bodied golden ale brewed in Mechelen since the 15th century. It is closely tied to the city’s brewing heritage and local identity.
Gouden Carolus Whisky Infused
Strong dark abbey-style beer from Het Anker with rich malt, fruit and spice notes. It is one of Mechelen’s best-known traditional drinks.
- Gluten-free
Witte asperges op Vlaamse wijze
Large white asparagus from nearby cultivation areas, traditionally served in season with butter, egg, parsley and often ham.
Brouwerij Het Anker
Historic brewery brasserie serving Gouden Carolus beers and hearty Belgian dishes in a traditional setting beside the brewery.
Tinèlle
Stylish restaurant in a former church complex, known for refined Belgian-French cooking and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Cosma Foodhouse
Well-known restaurant focused on Belgian and French dishes, appreciated for polished service and a comfortable classic dining room.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and trains are fairly reasonable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis: round up. Cafés: small change is enough.
De Lijn
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €3
- Day pass
- €9
To the city centre
Station Mechelen -> Grote Markt, Mechelen
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- You can pay contactlessly on all De Lijn buses and trams with a bank card, phone or smartwatch.
- Station Mechelen and Mechelen-Nekkerspoel are within walking distance of the city centre.
FAQs: Brussels to Mechelen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Mechelen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mechelen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Brussels to Mechelen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Brussels to Mechelen covers a distance of 21 km and takes approximately 26m. Trains run 59 per day.
The train distance from Brussels to Mechelen is 21 km.
The first train from Brussels to Mechelen leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Brussels to Mechelen departs at 23:57.
Trains from Brussels to Mechelen run approximately 59 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brussels to Mechelen.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels and Mechelen. The service operates 58 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
To travel from Brussels to Mechelen, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Brussels to Mechelen.
The train station in Brussels that goes to Mechelen is Brussels-Central, and it arrives at Mechelen station.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Mechelen is by train, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Brussels to Mechelen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brussels to Mechelen is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas with views of residential neighbourhoods and commercial zones.
Yes, a day trip from Brussels to Mechelen is feasible as the journey takes 26m, covers 21 km, and there are 17 trains available per day.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Mechelen, allowing time to visit its historic sites, museums, and enjoy local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels to Mechelen.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Mechelen
Most Brussels to Mechelen trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Mechelen station pair, with some services arriving at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Mechelen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Brussels
Arrival train stations in Mechelen
Which Brussels station do trains to Mechelen leave from?
Trains from Brussels to Mechelen leave from Bruxelles-Central. The station is 1 km from Brussels city centre at Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Bruxelles-CentralCarr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium+32 25282828
City-centre transport
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bus29, 63, 65, 66, 87, 89 · 5m · £3 · every ~17 min
Subway1, 5 · 1m · £3 · every ~38 min
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Bruxelles-Midi47B Avenue Fonsny, 1060 Brussels, Belgium
City-centre transport
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
TrainEuroCity · 4m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Ice · 14m · £0.90
Bus48 · 16m · £3 · every ~9 min
Bus · 20m
FlixBus N1153 · 29m · £0.90
Subway2, 6 · 18m · £3 · every ~38 min
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Brussels-NordRue du Progrès 76, Vooruitgangstraat 76, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
City-centre transport
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainP, S3, Ec, T, Ic, Ext, L, S1, S10, S4, S2, S8 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~58 min
Bus88 · 6m · £3 · every ~10 min
R24, 728, R28 · 7m · £3 · every ~10 min
Tram4, 10 · 4m · £3 · every ~34 min
10, 4 · 5m · £3 · every ~34 min
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Which Mechelen station do trains from Brussels arrive at?
Trains from Brussels to Mechelen most often arrive at Mechelen. Some services arrive at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Mechelen arrival station.
MechelenStationsstraat 2800, Mechelen, Belgium+32 15 29 80 00
City-centre transport
Getting to Mechelen from Mechelen city centre
Mechelen is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus1, 1a · 3m · £3 · every ~12 min
Mechelen train station facilities and services
Mechelen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Graspoort, Il Cardinale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mechelen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mechelen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mechelen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mechelen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mechelen: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Mechelen, Hotel Elisabeth, Martin's Patershof.
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel2800 Mechelen, Belgium
City-centre transport
Getting to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel from Mechelen city centre
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus1 · 8m · £3 · every ~5 min
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel train station facilities and services
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Muizen2812 Mechelen, Belgium
City-centre transport
Getting to Muizen from Mechelen city centre
Muizen is 3 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS7, L, P · 5m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
BusBus · 8m
Muizen train station facilities and services
Muizen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Muizen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Muizen: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Muizen: Bike Parking.
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