The average train between Mechelen and Bratislava takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Mechelen to Bratislava. 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 once daily between Mechelen and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:03 AM which arrives into Bratislava at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Bratislava station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Mechelen to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Mechelen to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Mechelen to Bratislava train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mechelen and Bratislava is 963.5 km. The road distance is 1,340 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brussels-Nord, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 13h 40m.