The average train between Mechelen and Kessel takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to Kessel. 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 Kessel. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Kessel at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Kessel. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Kessel station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Mechelen to Kessel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Kessel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Roermond station.
Book your Mechelen to Kessel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Mechelen and Kessel is 114.1 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Reuver via Breda and Roermond in around 2h 58m.