- Distance: 23.4 km
- Duration: 28 min
The average train between Leuven and Mechelen takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leuven 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 30 minutes between Leuven and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leuven station and arriving at Mechelen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Leuven to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Leuven to Mechelen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leuven and Mechelen is 22.6 km. The road distance is 23 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Malines every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.
