Ostend to Mechelen Trains

Ostend to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Mechelen takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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.

2h 10m
Duration: 119 km
Distance: €25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 53m

€21–69

Ostend to Mechelen train times

Trains run hourly between Ostend and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

11:09 AM → 12:46 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
12:09 PM → 1:46 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
1:09 PM → 2:46 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
2:09 PM → 3:46 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

4:22 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

4:22 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 6:46 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 8:46 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
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