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Mechelen to Bratislava trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen and Bratislava takes 17h 22m and the fastest train takes 16h 57m. The train runs, on average, 3 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.

17h 22m
Duration
1,345 km
Distance
€289
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Mechelen to Bratislava train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Mechelen and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 6:03 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)17h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)16h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)17h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mechelen to Bratislava? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,345.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 22m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Malines to Bratislava-Petržalka via Brussels-Nord, Wien HBF, and Wien Hbf in around 17h 25m.

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