The cheapest and fastest trains from The Hague to Mechelen
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague to Mechelen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Mechelen will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 3 trains that leave The Hague for Mechelen 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 118 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
7:491h48The Hague9:37Mechelen£291One-way0 changes
8:162h24The Hague10:40Mechelen£311One-way0 changes
9:491h48The Hague11:37Mechelen£331One-way0 changes
7:491h48The Hague9:37Mechelen£291One-way0 changes
9:491h48The Hague11:37Mechelen£331One-way0 changes
8:162h24The Hague10:40Mechelen£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for The Hague to Mechelen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 118 km
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£29 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
The Hague to Mechelen train times
The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Mechelen trains for tomorrow, Saturday 27 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:49 The Hague | 1h48 | 9:37 Mechelen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:16 The Hague | 2h24 | 10:40 Mechelen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:49 The Hague | 1h48 | 11:37 Mechelen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets The Hague to Mechelen by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from The Hague to Mechelen
Trains from The Hague to Mechelen run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: EuroCity, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from The Hague to Mechelen trainsEuroCity, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between The Hague and Mechelen from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: The Hague to Mechelen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in The Hague and Mechelen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Koningin Julianaplein
- Restaurant Pavlov
- The Penthouse
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- Park Centraal Den Haag
- Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament
- Novotel Den Haag City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 8,500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsweg
- Restaurant Basaal
- The Penthouse Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.70
- Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central
- The Student Hotel The Hague
- Novotel Den Haag City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Tram: Line 1, Line 9, Line 11, Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Stationsstraat
- Restaurant De Graspoort
- Il Cardinale
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- NH Mechelen
- Hotel Elisabeth
- Martin's Patershof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and regional destinations
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: Several lines available
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