Cologne to Mechelen Trains

Cologne to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Mechelen takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

2h 12m
Duration: 237 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Every 4 hours
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best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79

2h 3m

€41–86

Cologne to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:43 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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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Cologne to Mechelen train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:43 AM → 1:47 PM

1:42 PM → 3:47 PM

3:41 PM → 5:47 PM

5:43 PM → 7:47 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM

9:43 AM → 11:47 AM

11:43 AM → 1:47 PM

1:42 PM → 3:47 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM

9:43 AM → 11:47 AM

11:43 AM → 1:47 PM

1:42 PM → 3:47 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM

9:43 AM → 11:47 AM

11:43 AM → 1:47 PM

1:42 PM → 3:47 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:58 AM

9:43 AM → 11:58 AM

11:43 AM → 1:58 PM

1:42 PM → 3:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:58 AM

9:43 AM → 11:58 AM

11:43 AM → 1:58 PM

1:42 PM → 3:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:47 AM

9:43 AM → 11:47 AM

11:43 AM → 1:47 PM

1:42 PM → 3:47 PM

Frequently asked questions

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