The average train between Mechelen and Bielefeld takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Bielefeld. 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 every 4 hours between Mechelen and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mechelen to Bielefeld? 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 Mechelen to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Mechelen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
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The distance between Mechelen and Bielefeld is 301.4 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Bielefeld Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 51m.