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How to get from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train?

From Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train

Take one direct train from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem: take the IC train from Malines station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus and train

To get from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, take the S1 train from Malines station to Vilvorde station. Next, take the 683 bus from Vilvoorde Station Perron 3 station to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Bus - 683683
Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Schaerbeek
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vilvorde
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
    ID 305558
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Walk to
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem

The distance between Mechelen, Zaventem and Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Zaventem is approximately 15.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zaventem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mechelen

Mechelen is located at Mechelen, Zaventem and the nearest public transit station is Mechelen Ganzendries.

Train stations close to Mechelen:

  • Malines-Nekkerspoel
  • Malines
  • Muizen

Bus stations close to Mechelen:

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

Public transit stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Zaventem

Brussels Airport-Zaventem is located at Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Zaventem and the nearest public transit station is Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A.

Train stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Zaventem
  • Diegem
  • Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Bus stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D
  • Brussels Airport

From Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus and train

To get from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, take the S1 train from Malines station to Vilvorde station. Next, take the 683 bus from Vilvoorde Station Perron 3 station to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Bus - 683683
Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Schaerbeek
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vilvorde
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
    ID 305558
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Walk to
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line 683.

  • Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Mechelen in Belgium to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem in 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The IC train line goes from Malines station near Mechelen in Belgium to Bruxelles-Midi station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train?

    The total travel time between Mechelen in Belgium and Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem by train is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mechelen to get to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mechelen and Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi station, which is closest to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • When is the first train from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The first train from Mechelen in Belgium to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem is Louvain - Malines. It leaves the Malines station at 2:33 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Mechelen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The first bus from Mechelen in Belgium to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem is Mechelen - Zemst - Weerde - Perk - Zaventem. It leaves the Mechelen Station Perron 4 stop at 10:20 AM.

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