1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
17 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
17 m
Trains on 08 Sept
36
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Antwerp will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 36 trains from Mechelen to Antwerp, including 28 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.
2008
1758
1982+
4509
3110
1983+
4510
2008
2009
2007
4509
2629Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 49m. 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 coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 22 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Antwerp:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Antwerp costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 24m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (24m by train vs 31m 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, EuroCity, Regional, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Antwerp trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1779+ 9219 | 8:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h29 | 8:42 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2006 | 8:19 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 8:36 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9219 | 8:24 Mechelen station | 0h18 | 8:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3107 | 8:29 Mechelen station | 0h24 | 8:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3107 | 8:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h20 | 8:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1980+ 4507 | 8:39 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h28 | 9:07 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1757 | 8:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h33 | 9:21 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4507 | 8:50 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 9:07 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2629 | 8:55 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 9:12 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1780+ 9223 | 9:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h29 | 9:42 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2007 | 9:19 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 9:36 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9223 | 9:24 Mechelen station | 0h18 | 9:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3108 | 9:29 Mechelen station | 0h24 | 9:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3108 | 9:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h20 | 9:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1981+ 4508 | 9:39 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h28 | 10:07 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
4508 | 9:49 Mechelen station | 0h18 | 10:07 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1758 | 9:49 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h32 | 10:21 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2630 | 9:54 Mechelen station | 0h18 | 10:12 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1781+ 9227 | 10:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h29 | 10:42 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2008 | 10:19 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 10:36 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9227 | 10:24 Mechelen station | 0h18 | 10:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3109 | 10:29 Mechelen station | 0h24 | 10:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3109 | 10:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h20 | 10:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1982+ 4509 | 10:39 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h27 | 11:06 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1759 | 10:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h33 | 11:21 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4509 | 10:49 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 11:06 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2631 | 10:54 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 11:11 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1782+ 9231 | 11:13 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h29 | 11:42 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2009 | 11:19 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 11:36 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9231 | 11:24 Mechelen station | 0h18 | 11:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3110 | 11:29 Mechelen station | 0h24 | 11:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3110 | 11:33 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h20 | 11:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1983+ 4510 | 11:39 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h27 | 12:06 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1760 | 11:48 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h33 | 12:21 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4510 | 11:49 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 12:06 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2632 | 11:54 Mechelen station | 0h17 | 12:11 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Mechelen to Antwerp run on average 31 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 17m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Discover the best of Antwerp — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Antwerp trip today.
Antwerp’s leading fine arts museum presents Flemish masters, modern art and a landmark restored building.
Rubens’s former home and studio explores the painter’s life, art and network in a historic city residence.
A museum on Antwerp’s port, trade and global links, with varied exhibitions and a rooftop view over the city.
A grand 19th-century station admired for its vast hall, ironwork and stone detailing; a key arrival point and sight.
A broad riverside route and renewed quays area, ideal for walking, skyline views and watching life on the Scheldt.
A narrow historic lane lined with small almshouses and a chapel, offering a quiet glimpse of old Antwerp.
A flaky Antwerp biscuit or pastry scented with butter and almonds, often shaped by hand. It is a long-standing local speciality strongly tied to the city’s baking tradition.
A deep amber abbey-style beer from Antwerp, brewed since the early 20th century. It is one of the city’s signature drinks and a staple in local cafés.
A rich beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer and bread. It is a classic Flemish comfort dish commonly eaten across Antwerp.
Elegant dining room focused on refined Belgian cooking and seafood, with a polished but welcoming atmosphere close to the Scheldt.
Traditional Belgian brasserie serving mussels, meat stews and seasonal classics in an old-world dining room popular in the historic centre.
Historic café and restaurant known for De Koninck beer, classic Flemish dishes and a lively traditional Antwerp atmosphere near the cathedral.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Antwerpen-Centraal -> Grote Markt, Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Antwerp 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 Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mechelen to Antwerp trains use the Mechelen to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Mechelen and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mechelen is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant De Graspoort, Il Cardinale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mechelen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mechelen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mechelen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mechelen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mechelen: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Mechelen, Hotel Elisabeth, Martin's Patershof.
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
ATMs are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Parking, WC.
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Muizen is 3 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Muizen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Muizen.
Available at Muizen: Parking, WC.
Available at Muizen: Bike Parking.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal 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 options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem 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 options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
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