The average train between Halle and Mechelen takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Halle 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 20 minutes between Halle and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halle is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

53 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Halle to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Halle station and arriving at Mechelen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Halle to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hal station.
Halle to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Halle to Mechelen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Halle and Mechelen is 36.7 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Hal to Malines via Bruxelles-Midi in around 51 min.