The average train between Mechelen and Arnhem takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to Arnhem. 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 Mechelen and Arnhem. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Arnhem at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Arnhem station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Mechelen to Arnhem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Arnhem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Mechelen to Arnhem train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Mechelen and Arnhem is 145.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Arnhem Centraal via Breda in around 2h 46m.