How to travel from Brussels to Mechelen

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Compare train for Brussels to Mechelen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Mechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

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$6

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59m

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43m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).
The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is by bus with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:

Train takes on average 59m.

Yes, you can take a train between Brussels and Mechelen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Mechelen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 14m sooner (29m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Brussels to Mechelen

How to get from Brussels to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Intercity4510
    11:33 AM0h14
    Brussels-North
    11:47 AMMechelen station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity4510
    11:33 AM0h14
    Brussels-North
    11:47 AMMechelen station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity4510
    11:33 AM0h14
    Brussels-North
    11:47 AMMechelen station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity2008
    10:03 AM0h14
    Brussels-North
    10:17 AMMechelen station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2009
    11:03 AM0h14
    Brussels-North
    11:17 AMMechelen station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity4509
    10:33 AM0h14
    Brussels-North
    10:47 AMMechelen station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Mechelen

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.

FAQs
You can travel between Brussels and Mechelen by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).
The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is by bus with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:

Train takes on average 59m.

The distance from Brussels to Mechelen is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Mechelen is:
  • Around 59 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses 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 from Brussels to Mechelen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Mechelen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Mechelen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Mechelen by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB to go to Mechelen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Mechelen with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 58 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Mechelen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Antwerp, Paris, Leuven, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mechelen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mechelen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Mechelen's historical sites, museums, and local cuisine, while also enjoying its charming atmosphere.

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