The average train between Cologne and Mechelen takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Mechelen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Cologne to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Cologne to Mechelen train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Mechelen is 173.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.
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