The average train between Hamburg and Mechelen takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 3 times a day between Hamburg and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Mechelen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Hamburg to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Hamburg to Mechelen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hamburg and Mechelen is 468.4 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Malines via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 32m.