Liège to Mechelen by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Liège to Mechelen? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 88 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Liège and Mechelen

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$22.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 11 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Liège and Mechelen

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Liège to Mechelen by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:37

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:04

  • First daily departure (weekend): 04:37

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:04

  • Average number of daily trains: 37 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 29 minutes

Average train travel time from Liège to Mechelen

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 1 minute, travelling a total distance of 88 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Liège and Mechelen?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Liège and Mechelen 11 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Liège to Mechelen by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Mechelen.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Liège to Mechelen by train?

The train route from Liège to Mechelen covers 88 kilometres.

What is the Liège to Mechelen train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$22.50. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Liège to Mechelen?

Tickets for travel between Liège to Mechelen are available 11 months before departure.

How long does the train take from Liège to Mechelen?

The fastest journey takes 1 hour and 1 minute.