- Distance: 22 km
- Duration: 27 min
The average train between Brussels Central Station and Mechelen takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Brussels Central Station 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 every 15 minutes between Brussels Central Station and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels Central Station station and arriving at Mechelen station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Brussels Central Station to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
Brussels Central Station to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Brussels Central Station to Mechelen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Central Station and Mechelen is 21.7 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Malines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.
