The average train between Groningen and Mechelen takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 every 3 hours between Groningen and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Groningen 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 Groningen to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Mechelen station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Groningen to Mechelen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Mechelen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Groningen to Mechelen train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Mechelen is 282.5 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Malines via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 2m.