The average train between Rotterdam and Machelen takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Machelen. 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 2 hours between Rotterdam and Machelen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Machelen at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Machelen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Machelen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Rotterdam to Machelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Machelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Vilvorde station.
Book your Rotterdam to Machelen train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Machelen is 112.3 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vilvorde via Anvers-Central in around 1h 39m.