Train Rotterdam to Mechelen from €42 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Mechelen takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

1h 6m
Duration: 114 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Anvers-Central

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54 min

€32–59

Rotterdam to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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