The average train between Netherlands and Mechelen takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands to Mechelen. 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 3 hours between Netherlands and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Mechelen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Netherlands to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Netherlands to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Netherlands to Mechelen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Netherlands and Mechelen is 157.2 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.