The average train between Mons and Mechelen takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Mons 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 hourly between Mons and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Mons is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mons to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Mons station and arriving at Mechelen station via Bruxelles-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Mons to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mons station.
Mons to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Mons to Mechelen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Mons and Mechelen is 73.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Mons to Malines via Bruxelles-Central in around 1h 18m.