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Trip Overview

The average train between Bucharest and Mechelen takes 39h 20m and the fastest train takes 39h 18m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest 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.

39h 20m
Duration
2,236 km
Distance
€348
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Mechelen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Mechelen. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Mechelen at 19:59:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 39h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)39h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)39h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)39h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)39h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)39h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)39h 18m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest 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.

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  • Distance: 2,236.4 km
  • Duration: 39h 20m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Malines via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 29h 24m.

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