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Basel to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Mechelen takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

7h 29m
Duration
726 km
Distance
€179
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
6h 47m
€122–507

Basel to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 725.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Malines via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 6h 47m.

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