Train Mechelen to Cologne from €55 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen and Cologne takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 237 km
Distance: €55
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Mechelen to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mechelen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:14 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
2:14 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
3:58 PM → 7:22 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:14 PM → 9:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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