The average train between Budapest and Mechelen takes 16h 41m and the fastest train takes 13h 49m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Budapest and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 16h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 49m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Brussels-Nord station via Wien Hbf station and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
Budapest to Mechelen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
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The distance between Budapest and Mechelen is 1124.9 km. The road distance is 1316 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Malines via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 14h 6m.