The average train between Basel and Mechelen takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Mechelen station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Basel to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Basel to Mechelen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Mechelen is 446.1 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Malines via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 6m.