The average train between Mechelen and Spa takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to Spa. 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 hourly between Mechelen and Spa. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Spa at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Spa station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Mechelen to Spa train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Spa train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Spa-Géronstère station.
Book your Mechelen to Spa train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Mechelen and Spa is 114.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Spa-Géronstère via Louvain and Verviers-Central in around 2h 27m.