The average train between Madrid and Mechelen takes 21h 32m and the fastest train takes 19h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 28m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Mechelen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
Madrid to Mechelen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Mechelen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Madrid to Mechelen train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Mechelen is 1,337.8 km. The road distance is 2,015 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malines via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 16m.