The train between Essen and Mechelen takes 3h 36m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen 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 week between Essen and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:41 AM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Mechelen station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Essen to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Book your Essen to Mechelen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Mechelen is 182.8 km. The road distance is 319 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
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