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Rotterdam to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Mechelen takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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.

1h 28m
Duration
125 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rotterdam to Mechelen train times

Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 124.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Mechelen, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines hourly. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.

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