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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Bruges
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Bruges will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Mechelen for Bruges every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
08:011h49
Mechelen09:50Bruges
£191One-way
0 changes
05:011h49
Mechelen06:50Bruges
£191One-way
0 changes
08:032h00
Mechelen10:03Bruges
£211One-way
0 changes
08:011h49
Mechelen09:50Bruges
£191One-way
0 changes
05:011h49
Mechelen06:50Bruges
£191One-way
0 changes
08:032h00
Mechelen10:03Bruges
£211One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mechelen to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 90 km
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£20 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mechelen to Bruges train times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Bruges trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:15
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9219+19712 · 530 | 07:24 Mechelen station | 1h35 | 08:59 Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 3129+580 | 07:27 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h58 | 09:25 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1979+1530 | 07:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h55 | 09:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 3107 · 1830 | 07:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 09:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 580 | 07:36 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 09:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 580 | 07:36 Mechelen station | 1h49 | 09:25 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9212+1530 | 07:39 Mechelen station | 1h47 | 09:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9212+1530+580 | 07:39 Mechelen station | 1h59 | 09:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 2629 · 1830 | 07:54 Mechelen station | 1h42 | 09:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1780+2831 | 08:01 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h49 | 09:50 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1780+2831 | 08:07 Mechelen station | 1h43 | 09:50 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9223+19714 · 531 | 08:24 Mechelen station | 1h35 | 09:59 Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 3130+581 | 08:27 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h58 | 10:25 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1980+1531 | 08:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h55 | 10:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 3108 · 1831 | 08:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 10:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 581 | 08:36 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 10:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 581 | 08:36 Mechelen station | 1h49 | 10:25 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9216+1531 | 08:39 Mechelen station | 1h47 | 10:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9216+1531+581 | 08:39 Mechelen station | 1h59 | 10:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 2630 · 1831 | 08:54 Mechelen station | 1h42 | 10:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1781+2832 | 09:01 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h49 | 10:50 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1781+2832 | 09:07 Mechelen station | 1h43 | 10:50 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9227+19734 · 532 | 09:24 Mechelen station | 1h35 | 10:59 Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 3131+582 | 09:27 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h58 | 11:25 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1981+1532 | 09:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h55 | 11:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 3109 · 1832 | 09:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 11:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 582 | 09:36 Mechelen station | 1h49 | 11:25 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 582 | 09:36 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 11:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9220+1532 | 09:39 Mechelen station | 1h47 | 11:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9220+1532+582 | 09:39 Mechelen station | 1h59 | 11:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 2631 · 1832 | 09:54 Mechelen station | 1h42 | 11:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1782+2833 | 10:01 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h49 | 11:50 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1782+2833 | 10:07 Mechelen station | 1h43 | 11:50 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9231+19732 · 533 | 10:24 Mechelen station | 1h35 | 11:59 Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 3132+583 | 10:27 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h58 | 12:25 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1982+1533 | 10:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h55 | 12:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 3110 · 1833 | 10:34 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h02 | 12:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 583 | 10:36 Mechelen station | 2h02 | 12:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 583 | 10:36 Mechelen station | 1h49 | 12:25 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9224+1533 | 10:39 Mechelen station | 1h47 | 12:26 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9224+1533+583 | 10:39 Mechelen station | 1h59 | 12:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 2632 · 1833 | 10:54 Mechelen station | 1h42 | 12:36 Bruges station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 05:01 Mechelen | 1h49 | 06:50 Bruges | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechelen to Bruges
BelgiumBelgium
Trains from Mechelen to Bruges run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 20m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:47 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB from Mechelen to Bruges trainsRegional, PKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Mechelen and Bruges from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP 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 Duration
1h 41m
Cheapest Price
£19
PKP Intercity frequency
6 a day
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
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 Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
£16
Regional frequency
6 a day
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
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 Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£19
SNCB frequency
50 a day
FAQs: Mechelen to Bruges train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Bruges 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 Bruges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully appreciate Bruges, spending two to three days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic city centre, visit iconic sites like the Belfry of Bruges and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and enjoy a canal tour.
The train journey from Mechelen to Bruges offers a pleasant ride through the Belgian countryside, featuring lush green fields, charming villages, and occasional glimpses of historical architecture, though it is not typically highlighted as a particularly scenic route.
In Bruges, you can explore the picturesque canals on a guided Canal Tour and indulge in Belgium's famous chocolates on a Chocolate Tasting Tour. Discover the brewing process and taste local beers at a Brewery Visit, or enjoy a Horse-drawn Carriage Ride through the cobbled streets. Learn about lace-making at the Lace Center. For sights, visit the Belfry of Bruges for panoramic city views, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the bustling Markt Square. Art enthusiasts can explore Flemish masterpieces at the Groeningemuseum, while Minnewater Park offers a serene escape with its picturesque lake.
Yes, a day trip from Mechelen to Bruges is feasible, as the journey takes 1h 20m and the distance is 90 km. There are 11 trains per day.
The train distance from Mechelen to Bruges is 90 km.
Booking trains from Mechelen to Bruges in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Mechelen to Bruges covers a distance of 90 km and takes approximately 1h 20m. Trains run 11 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Mechelen to Bruges can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The first train from Mechelen to Bruges leaves at 0:21.
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Bruges is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The last train from Mechelen to Bruges departs at 23:47.
The train station in Mechelen that goes to Bruges is Mechelen station, and it arrives at Bruges station.
Trains from Mechelen to Bruges run approximately 11 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Mechelen and Bruges. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Regional, SNCB.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Mechelen to Bruges.
There is no night train service from Mechelen to Bruges.
Yes, you can take the train from Mechelen to Bruges.
To get from Mechelen to Bruges, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mechelen and Bruges
Mechelen
Bruges
The major train station for departures in Mechelen is Mechelen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mechelen for your trip from Mechelen to Bruges.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
10Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Stationsstraat.
Dining
- Restaurant De Graspoort
- Il Cardinale
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- NH Mechelen
- Hotel Elisabeth
- Martin's Patershof
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and regional destinations
Public transport options for Mechelen
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: Several lines available
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalMuizen
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningWCBike ParkingThe major train station for arrivals in Bruges is Brugge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brugge for your journey to Bruges from Mechelen.
Amenities at train station
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
Distance to city center
1 kmLockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
Dining
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
Accessibility
- Facilities include 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.
Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
Information Desk
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
Public transport options for Brugge
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
Brugge-St.-Pieters
Amenities at train station
DiningTaxisAccessibilityBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmNumber of platforms
2Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Station Plan
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
Public transport options for Brugge-St.-Pieters
- Bus: Several lines available
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