The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Brussels
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€4
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€4
Fastest journey on Aug 29
17 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
17 m
Trains on Aug 29
60
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Brussels will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 60 trains from Mechelen to Brussels, including 60 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 18 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.
922010:41 AM0h36Mechelen station11:17 AMBrussels-Midi€41One-way0 transfers
178211:07 AM0h29Mechelen station11:36 AMBrussels-Central€41One-way0 transfers
31309:33 AM0h18Mechelen station9:51 AMBrussels-North€41One-way0 transfers
198211:37 AM0h34Mechelen station12:11 PMBrussels-Midi€41One-way0 transfers
313211:33 AM0h30Mechelen station12:03 PMBrussels-Midi€41One-way0 transfers
33309:04 AM0h17Mechelen station9:21 AMBrussels-North€41One-way0 transfers
333110:04 AM0h17Mechelen station10:21 AMBrussels-North€41One-way0 transfers
333211:04 AM0h17Mechelen station11:21 AMBrussels-North€41One-way0 transfers
33298:04 AM0h17Mechelen station8:21 AMBrussels-North€41One-way0 transfers
31309:33 AM0h18Mechelen station9:51 AMBrussels-North€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, 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 bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 21 km
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1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mechelen to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3329 | 8:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 8:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3329 | 8:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h17 | 8:21 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3329 | 8:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 8:28 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1779 | 8:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 8:41 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1779 | 8:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 8:36 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1779 | 8:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 8:31 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3129 | 8:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h30 | 9:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3129 | 8:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h25 | 8:58 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3129 | 8:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h18 | 8:51 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1979 | 8:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1979 | 8:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 9:01 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1979 | 8:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 9:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9212 | 8:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h36 | 9:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9212 | 8:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 9:05 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
9212 | 8:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h31 | 9:12 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3330 | 9:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h17 | 9:21 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3330 | 9:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 9:28 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3330 | 9:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 9:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1780 | 9:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 9:41 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1780 | 9:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 9:31 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1780 | 9:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 9:36 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3130 | 9:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h18 | 9:51 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3130 | 9:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h25 | 9:58 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3130 | 9:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h30 | 10:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1980 | 9:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 10:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1980 | 9:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 10:01 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1980 | 9:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9216 | 9:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h36 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9216 | 9:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 10:05 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
9216 | 9:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h31 | 10:12 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3331 | 10:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 10:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3331 | 10:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 10:28 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3331 | 10:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h17 | 10:21 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1781 | 10:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 10:31 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1781 | 10:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 10:36 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1781 | 10:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 10:41 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3131 | 10:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h18 | 10:51 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3131 | 10:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h30 | 11:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3131 | 10:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h25 | 10:58 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1981 | 10:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1981 | 10:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 11:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1981 | 10:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 11:01 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
9220 | 10:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h36 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9220 | 10:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 11:05 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
9220 | 10:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h31 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3332 | 11:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h17 | 11:21 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3332 | 11:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 11:28 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3332 | 11:04 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 11:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1782 | 11:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 11:36 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1782 | 11:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 11:31 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1782 | 11:07 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 11:41 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3132 | 11:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h30 | 12:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3132 | 11:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h18 | 11:51 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
3132 | 11:33 AM Mechelen station | 0h25 | 11:58 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1982 | 11:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h34 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1982 | 11:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h29 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1982 | 11:37 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 12:01 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
9224 | 11:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h31 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9224 | 11:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h24 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
9224 | 11:41 AM Mechelen station | 0h36 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechelen to Brussels
Trains from Mechelen to Brussels run on average 58 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 57 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 26m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 57 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Mechelen to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mechelen to Brussels
Most Mechelen to Brussels trains use the Mechelen to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Bruxelles-Midi. Use this guide to compare Mechelen and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Mechelen station do trains to Brussels leave from?
Getting to Mechelen from Mechelen city centre
Mechelen is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen train station facilities and services
Mechelen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Graspoort, Il Cardinale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mechelen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mechelen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mechelen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mechelen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mechelen: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Mechelen, Hotel Elisabeth, Martin's Patershof.
Getting to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel from Mechelen city centre
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel is 1 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel train station facilities and services
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Muizen from Mechelen city centre
Muizen is 3 km from Mechelen city centre. Public transport options include:
Muizen train station facilities and services
Muizen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Muizen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Muizen: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Muizen: Bike Parking.
Which Brussels station do trains from Mechelen arrive at?
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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