The average train between Haarlem and Mechelen takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Haarlem 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 every 3 hours between Haarlem and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Mechelen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Haarlem to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Haarlem to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Haarlem to Mechelen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Haarlem and Mechelen is 151.1 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.