Leiden to Mechelen Trains

Leiden to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Mechelen takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 7m
Duration: 163 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec

2h 17m

€18–54

Leiden to Mechelen train times

Trains run hourly between Leiden and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:32 PM → 11:37 PM
2h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:34 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:33 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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