Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Brussels will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Mechelen for Brussels on Sat, Jun 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Sat, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 04:14 |
Last train 19:39 |
You can travel by train between Mechelen and Brussels with PKP Intercity, Regional and BSB for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets between Mechelen and Brussels. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.
Train information from Mechelen to Brussels with SNCB:
When departing from Mechelen, you have various train station options to start your route from including Mechelen and Mechelen-Nekkerspoel. When arriving in Brussels, you can end your journey in train stations like Brussels-Midi, Brussels-Central, Brussels-North, Brussels National Airport, Brussels-Luxembourg and Brussels-Schuman.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Mechelen, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brussels-Midi, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
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