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Budapest to Mechelen trains

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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.

16h 41m
Duration
1,390 km
Distance
€278
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Budapest to Mechelen train times

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.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h 2m • 3 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)19h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 5m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 2m • 3 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 5m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 5m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 2m • 3 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 5m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 49m • 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)14h 33m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 49m • 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)20h 27m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 3m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h • 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)14h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 49m • 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: 1,390.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 41m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Malines via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 14h 6m.

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