The average train between Mechelen and Heerlen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to Heerlen. 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 Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Heerlen station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Mechelen to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Mechelen to Heerlen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Mechelen and Heerlen is 106.5 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Heerlen via Louvain and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 39m.