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Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen Station and Brussels takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Mechelen Station to Brussels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21 min
Duration
20 km
Distance
€4
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Mechelen Station to Brussels train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Mechelen Station and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen Station is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Brussels at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mechelen Station to Brussels? 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.

Map of how to get from Mechelen Station to Brussels.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.5 km
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Mechelen Station, Belgium and Brussels, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Malines to Brussels-Nord every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 15 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.

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