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 Mechelen station to Leuven station. Next, take the IC train from Leuven station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to train stationTrain - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechelen
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mechelen to Alken by train via IC and IC

To get from Mechelen to Alken in Belgium, take the IC train from Mechelen station to Brussels North station. Next, take the IC train from Brussels North station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechelen
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    64 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 100 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.

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Alternative route from Mechelen to Alken by train via IC and IC

To get from Mechelen to Alken in Belgium, take the IC train from Mechelen station to Brussels North station. Next, take the IC train from Brussels North station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechelen
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line Leuven - Saint-Nicolas, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mechelen to Alken?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Charleroi Central, 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 40 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Mechelen station near Mechelen to Leuven station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Leuven 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 40 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Mechelen 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 Leuven station, which is closest to Alken in Belgium.

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