Zurich to Mechelen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Mechelen takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 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.

11h 31m
Duration: 835 km
Distance: €164
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79

8h 47m

€132–297

Zurich to Mechelen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:59 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
13h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:47 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
9h 39m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:47 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
9h 39m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:47 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
9h 39m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:47 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
9h 39m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:00 PM
10h 1m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
9h 26m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:00 PM
10h 1m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
9h 26m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:47 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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