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Madrid to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Mechelen takes 21h 58m and the fastest train takes 21h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

21h 58m
Duration
2,037 km
Distance
€365
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Mechelen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 6:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 2,037.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 58m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malines via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 29m.

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