The average train between Arnhem and Mechelen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Arnhem to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Arnhem and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Mechelen station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Arnhem to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Arnhem to Mechelen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Arnhem and Mechelen is 145.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Malines via Breda in around 2h 51m.