The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Herentals
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Herentals is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Herentals will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Mechelen for Herentals on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 54 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.


Mechelen - HerentalsCompare PKP Intercity, SNCB


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Herentals
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Herentals among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€9 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Mechelen to Herentals train times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Herentals trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3406 | 7:05 AM Mechelen station | 0h32 | 7:37 AM Herentals station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3157+ 3107 · 4229 | 7:19 AM Muizen | 0h58 | 8:17 AM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
3107 · 4229 | 7:29 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 8:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3107 · 4229 | 7:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h44 | 8:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
2758+ 3407 | 7:33 AM Muizen | 1h03 | 8:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1980+ 3407 | 7:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h57 | 8:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1757 · 2959 | 7:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 9:05 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3407 | 8:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h32 | 8:36 AM Herentals station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3158+ 3108 · 4230 | 8:19 AM Muizen | 0h58 | 9:17 AM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
3108 · 4230 | 8:29 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 9:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
2759+ 3408 | 8:33 AM Muizen | 1h03 | 9:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3108 · 4230 | 8:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h44 | 9:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1981+ 3408 | 8:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h57 | 9:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1758 · 2960 | 8:49 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h16 | 10:05 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3408 | 9:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h32 | 9:36 AM Herentals station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3159+ 3109 · 4231 | 9:19 AM Muizen | 0h58 | 10:17 AM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
3109 · 4231 | 9:29 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 10:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3109 · 4231 | 9:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h44 | 10:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
2760+ 3409 | 9:33 AM Muizen | 1h03 | 10:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1982+ 3409 | 9:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h57 | 10:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1759 · 2961 | 9:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 11:05 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3409 | 10:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h32 | 10:36 AM Herentals station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3160+ 3110 · 4232 | 10:19 AM Muizen | 0h58 | 11:17 AM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
3110 · 4232 | 10:29 AM Mechelen station | 0h48 | 11:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
2761+ 3410 | 10:33 AM Muizen | 1h03 | 11:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
3110 · 4232 | 10:33 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h44 | 11:17 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1983+ 3410 | 10:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 0h57 | 11:36 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1760 · 2962 | 10:48 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h17 | 12:05 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechelen to Herentals
Trains from Mechelen to Herentals run on average 18 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:31 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Mechelen to Herentals trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Mechelen and Herentals from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Mechelen to Herentals
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Herentals by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Herentals, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mechelen to Herentals
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Stationsstraat.
- Restaurant De Graspoort
- Il Cardinale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- NH Mechelen
- Hotel Elisabeth
- Martin's Patershof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and regional destinations
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Restaurant De Zalm
- Bistro Julienne
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Karmel
- Hotel De Zalm
- Hotel De Swaen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Antwerp, Turnhout, Mol, and Hasselt
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