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Budapest to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Mechelen takes 17h 5m and the fastest train takes 16h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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.

17h 5m
Duration
1,513 km
Distance
€214
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Mechelen train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 17h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 10m • 3 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)18h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 10m • 3 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)17h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)17h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)17h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)17h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)17h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,512.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Malines via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 14h 32m.

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