Leiden to Mechelen by train

Travelling from Leiden to Mechelen by train

Considering a train trip from Leiden to Mechelen? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Leiden and Mechelen

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: €21.27

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Leiden to Mechelen daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Mechelen on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 38 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 00:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 07:16: departure of first train on weekends

• 23:46: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 18 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Leiden to Mechelen take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 2 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 128 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Leiden and Mechelen?

You can secure tickets for travel between Leiden and Mechelen up to 6 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Mechelen

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Mechelen.