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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Mechelen

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$264

Average price

$288

Fastest journey

7 h 13 m

Average duration

11 h 21 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

503 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Mechelen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Mechelen will cost around $288 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $264.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Mechelen without transferring at least 3 times.

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
11:59AM7h48
Zurich
07:47PMMechelen
$2641One-way
4 transfers
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
03:59PM17h48
Zurich
09:47AMMechelen
$2641One-way
4 transfers
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
06:34PM15h43
Zurich
10:17AMMechelen
$2821One-way
3 transfers
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
01:34PM8h13
Zurich
09:47PMMechelen
$3021One-way
3 transfers
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
02:34PM7h13
Zurich
09:47PMMechelen
$3271One-way
4 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Zurich to Mechelen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €87. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €87, and a flight costs an average of €290.

Distance: 311 miles (502 km)

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€147

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Cheapest

€290

Average price

7h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 5m

Average total duration

12h 5m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Mechelen

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Trains from Zurich to Mechelen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€87) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $56 (€45)
Distance
311 miles (502 km)
Average train duration
7h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
$107 (€87)
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
7h 48m
First train
05:07
Last train
18:14
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $56 (€45)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI from Zurich to Mechelen trains

Find the best trains from Zurich to Mechelen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI from $209 (€169). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Zurich to Mechelen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 47 min
  • Cheapest Price: $209

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