The average train between Mechelen and Bratislava takes 17h 29m and the fastest train takes 16h 59m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Mechelen and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 5:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 17h 29m. 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 Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
Mechelen to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bratislava-Petržalka station.
Book your Mechelen to Bratislava train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mechelen and Bratislava is 963.5 km. The road distance is 1,348 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Bratislava-Petržalka via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 17h 28m.