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: 236 km
Distance: €50
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79

2h 21m

€40–180

Cologne to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 3 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 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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
3:41 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 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, September 4, 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, September 5, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:22 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:22 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 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 Tuesday, September 8, 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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