The average train between Budapest and Mechelen takes 17h 12m and the fastest train takes 16h 3m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Budapest and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Mechelen station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
Budapest to Mechelen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Mechelen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Budapest to Mechelen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Budapest and Mechelen is 1,124.9 km. The road distance is 1,513 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Malines via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 14h 26m.