How to get from Mechelen to Zaventem by train?

From Mechelen to Zaventem by train

To get from Mechelen to Zaventem in Zaventem, take the S1 train from Malines station to Schaerbeek station. Next, take the S2 train from Schaerbeek station to Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - S2
S2
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schaerbeek
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Zaventem
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mechelen to Zaventem by train via IC and S2

To get from Mechelen to Zaventem in Zaventem, take the IC train from Malines station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the S2 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - S2
S2
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Zaventem
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mechelen to Zaventem

The distance between Mechelen, Zaventem and Zaventem, Zaventem is approximately 25.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen to 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 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 Zaventem, Zaventem

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

Train stations close to Zaventem:

  • Diegem
  • Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • Nossegem

Bus stations close to Zaventem:

  • Zaventem Vilvoordelaan
  • Zaventem Maalbeekweg
  • Zaventem Kerkplein

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mechelen to Zaventem by train via IC and S2

To get from Mechelen to Zaventem in Zaventem, take the IC train from Malines station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the S2 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - S2
S2
Leaves from Malines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Zaventem
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line S2.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S2.

  • Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Zaventem?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mechelen to Zaventem?

    The S1 train line goes from Malines station near Mechelen in Belgium to Nivelles station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Nivelles station near Zaventem in Zaventem.

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

    The total travel time between Mechelen in Belgium and Zaventem in Zaventem by train is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Malines station near Mechelen in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Nivelles station, which is closest to Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • When is the first bus from Mechelen to Zaventem?

    The first bus from Mechelen in Belgium to Zaventem in Zaventem is Mechelen - Zemst - Vilvoorde - Zaventem Brussels Airport. It leaves the Mechelen Station Perron 4 stop at 9:20 AM.

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