The average train between Mechelen and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Mechelen to Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. 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 30 minutes between Mechelen and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Mechelen to Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ottignies station.
Book your Mechelen to Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Mechelen and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve is 40.6 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Ottignies via Brussels-Nord in around 1h 6m.