The average train between Mechelen and Italy takes 22h 47m and the fastest train takes 20h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Italy. 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 twice daily between Mechelen and Italy. The earliest departure is at 12:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 22h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Mechelen to Italy? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Italy. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Italy station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.
Mechelen to Italy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Italy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Mechelen to Italy train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mechelen and Italy is 1,120.3 km. The road distance is 1,799 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Roma Termini via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 21m.