How to get from Mechelen to Essen by train?

From Mechelen to Essen by train

Take one direct train from Mechelen to Essen in Belgium: take the IC train from Malines station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
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
    Essen
  • 3
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mechelen to Essen

The distance between Mechelen, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 51.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen to Essen 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
  • Malines-Nekkerspoel
  • Muizen

Bus stations close to Mechelen:

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

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert
  • Essen

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk
  • Essen Station

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line IC.

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

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Mechelen to Essen in Belgium in 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Malines station near Mechelen to Essen station near Essen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Mechelen and Essen in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    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 Essen in Belgium?

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

  • When is the first train from Mechelen to Essen in Belgium?

    The first train from Mechelen to Essen in Belgium is Bruxelles-Midi - Essen. It leaves the Malines station at 6:18 AM.