The average train between Maastricht and Mechelen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Maastricht 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 hourly between Maastricht and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Mechelen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Maastricht to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Maastricht to Mechelen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Arriva NL and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Maastricht and Mechelen is 87.1 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Malines via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain in around 1h 55m.