The average train between Mechelen and Merode takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Mechelen to Merode. 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 every 15 minutes between Mechelen and Merode. The earliest departure is at 12:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Merode at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Central and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Merode. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Merode station via Bruxelles-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Mechelen to Merode train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Merode train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.
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The distance between Mechelen and Merode is 21.5 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Malines to Bruxelles-Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 33 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.