The average train between Berlin and Mechelen takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 3 times a day between Berlin and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Mechelen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
Berlin to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Berlin to Mechelen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Berlin and Mechelen is 636.3 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Malines via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 51m.