The average train between Zurich and Mechelen takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 hours between Zurich and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Mechelen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Zurich to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Zurich to Mechelen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Mechelen is 502.9 km. The road distance is 818 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Malines via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 8h 17m.