The average train between Rotterdam and Machelen takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Machelen. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Machelen at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. 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 Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Rotterdam to Machelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Machelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Rotterdam to Machelen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Machelen is 112.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines hourly. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.