Travel Information from Brussels to Mechelen
| 13 miles (21 km) | |
| Train | |
| $8 - | |
| Train • $8 (€7) • 27 min | |
| Train • $8 (€7) • 27 min | |
| SNCB |
Travel 13 miles (21 km) by train to Mechelen from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Brussels to Mechelen.
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How to get from Brussels to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel to Mechelen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Mechelen.

There are 1 travel options from Brussels to Mechelen: train.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Mechelen is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Mechelen:
Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
The fastest way to get to Mechelen from Brussels is by train with an average travel time of 27 min.
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Mechelen is approximately 13 miles (21 km) away from Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Mechelen is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Mechelen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Mechelen:
- Most travelers catch their train from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Mechelen.
The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Mechelen:
- Travel with SNCB to go to Mechelen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCB Brussels to Mechelen tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Mechelen with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to take to Mechelen with SNCB.
Direct services to Mechelen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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