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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 prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Mechelen
How to get from Brussels to Mechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Mechelen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:56 PM0h30Brussels5:26 PMMechelen$81One-way0 transfers
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4:56 PM0h30Brussels5:26 PMMechelen$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM0h27Brussels6:17 PMMechelen$81One-way0 transfers
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10:33 AM0h29Brussels11:02 AMMechelen$81One-way0 transfers
8:56 AM0h30Brussels9:26 AMMechelen$81One-way0 transfers
3:56 PM0h30Brussels4:26 PMMechelen$81One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Mechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 49 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Mechelen station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Mechelen by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Mechelen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 49 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
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