The average train between Mechelen and Zutphen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to Zutphen. 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 Zutphen. 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 Zutphen at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Zutphen. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Zutphen station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Mechelen to Zutphen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Zutphen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zutphen station.
Book your Mechelen to Zutphen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Mechelen and Zutphen is 171.7 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Zutphen via Breda in around 2h 56m.