How to get from Mechelen to Alken by train?

From Mechelen to Alken by train

To get from Mechelen to Alken in Belgium, take the L train from Malines station to Louvain station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train stationTrain - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mechelen to Alken

The distance between Mechelen, Belgium and Alken, Belgium is approximately 78.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen to Alken by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mechelen

Mechelen is located at Mechelen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Mechelen Brusselpoort.

Train stations close to Mechelen:

  • Malines-Nekkerspoel
  • Hofstade
  • Muizen

Bus stations close to Mechelen:

  • Mechelen Brusselpoort
  • Mechelen Oude Brusselsestraat
  • Mechelen Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Kerk

Public transit stations close to Alken, Belgium

Alken is located at Alken, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Alken Industriepark II.

Train stations close to Alken:

  • Alken

Bus stations close to Alken:

  • Alken Industriepark II
  • Alken Steenweg
  • Alken Stationstraat

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mechelen to Alken?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line L, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Alken in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mechelen to Alken in Belgium?

    The L train line goes from Malines station near Mechelen to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Louvain station near Alken in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Mechelen to Alken in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Mechelen and Alken in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mechelen to get to Alken in Belgium?

    Get on the L train from the Malines station near Mechelen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mechelen and Alken in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Louvain station, which is closest to Alken in Belgium.

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