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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Bruges
Showing times and prices for 19 Jun
Cheapest price
18S$
Average price
18S$
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mechelen to Bruges will cost around 18S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 18S$.
Fast trains
Of the 36 trains that leave Mechelen for Bruges every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1980+
1530+5808:47 AM1h51Mechelen station10:38 AMBruges-St.-Pieters18 S$1One-way2 changes- 4132 · 183211:15 AM1h20Mechelen station12:35 PMBruges station18 S$1One-way1 change
- 1980+1530+5808:39 AM1h59Mechelen-Nekkerspoel10:38 AMBruges-St.-Pieters18 S$1One-way2 changes
- 1982+1532+58210:39 AM1h59Mechelen-Nekkerspoel12:38 PMBruges-St.-Pieters18 S$1One-way2 changes
- 1983+1533+58311:39 AM1h59Mechelen-Nekkerspoel1:38 PMBruges-St.-Pieters18 S$1One-way2 changes
- 4132 · 183211:15 AM1h20Mechelen station12:35 PMBruges station18 S$1One-way1 change
- 4131 · 183110:15 AM1h20Mechelen station11:35 AMBruges station18 S$1One-way1 change
- 4129 · 18298:15 AM1h20Mechelen station9:35 AMBruges station18 S$1One-way1 change
- 4130 · 18309:15 AM1h20Mechelen station10:35 AMBruges station18 S$1One-way1 change
- 7209 · 5308:30 AM1h31Mechelen station10:01 AMBruges station18 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Mechelen to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 7S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 7S$, and a train costs an average of 11S$.
Distance: 90 km
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2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mechelen to Bruges train times
The table below shows live departures for Mechelen to Bruges trains for tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4129 · 1829 | 8:15 AM Mechelen station | 1h20 | 9:35 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 7209+580 | 8:24 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h14 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
| 7209 · 530 | 8:30 AM Mechelen station | 1h31 | 10:01 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 580 | 8:32 AM Mechelen station | 2h06 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 580 | 8:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h55 | 10:27 AM Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1980+1530+580 | 8:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h59 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1980+1530+580 | 8:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1980+1530 | 8:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h39 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1780 · 581 | 9:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h25 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
| 4130 · 1830 | 9:15 AM Mechelen station | 1h20 | 10:35 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 4530 · 2831 | 9:16 AM Mechelen station | 1h34 | 10:50 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1780+531 | 9:18 AM Mechelen station | 1h43 | 11:01 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
 9223+709 · 531 | 9:24 AM Mechelen station | 1h37 | 11:01 AM Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 581 | 9:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h55 | 11:27 AM Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 581 | 9:32 AM Mechelen station | 2h06 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1981+1531+581 | 9:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h59 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1981+1531+581 | 9:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1981+1531 | 9:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h39 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1781 · 582 | 10:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h25 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
| 4131 · 1831 | 10:15 AM Mechelen station | 1h20 | 11:35 AM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1781+532 | 10:18 AM Mechelen station | 1h43 | 12:01 PM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9227+710 · 532 | 10:24 AM Mechelen station | 1h37 | 12:01 PM Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 582 | 10:32 AM Mechelen station | 2h06 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 582 | 10:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h55 | 12:27 PM Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1982+1532+582 | 10:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h59 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1982+1532 | 10:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h39 | 12:26 PM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1982+1532+582 | 10:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1782 · 583 | 11:13 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 2h25 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
| 4132 · 1832 | 11:15 AM Mechelen station | 1h20 | 12:35 PM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 1782+533 | 11:18 AM Mechelen station | 1h43 | 1:01 PM Bruges station | 1 change | |
| 9231+711 · 533 | 11:24 AM Mechelen station | 1h37 | 1:01 PM Bruges station | 2 changes | |
| 583 | 11:32 AM Mechelen station | 1h55 | 1:27 PM Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 583 | 11:32 AM Mechelen station | 2h06 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1983+1533+583 | 11:39 AM Mechelen-Nekkerspoel | 1h59 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1983+1533+583 | 11:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h51 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
| 1983+1533 | 11:47 AM Mechelen station | 1h39 | 1:26 PM Bruges station | 1 change | |
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Regional as well as Intercity or SNCB offer trains services from Mechelen to Bruges.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechelen to Bruges
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Trains from Mechelen to Bruges run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 11S$ but you can travel from only 7S$ by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 7S$
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price 11S$ |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 7S$
Train companies: Regional, Intercity, SNCB from Mechelen to Bruges trainsRegional, Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Mechelen and Bruges from 7S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
11S$
Intercity frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Regional
About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
13S$
Regional frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
14S$
SNCB frequency
50 a day
FAQs: Mechelen to Bruges train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechelen to Bruges by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bruges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Mechelen to Bruges can start from as little as 11S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Mechelen to Bruges is 18S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Mechelen to Bruges is 1h 10m to travel the 90 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Mechelen to Bruges leaves at 12:21 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Mechelen to Bruges leaves at 11:34 pm.
Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Mechelen to Bruges with Regional, SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Mechelen to Bruges, you can count on Regional, Intercity, SNCB for the best way to get you to Bruges. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Mechelen and Bruges and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Bruges from Mechelen is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Mechelen to Bruges is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mechelen and Bruges including taking a coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mechelen and Bruges
Mechelen
Bruges
The major train station for departures in Mechelen is Mechelen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mechelen for your trip from Mechelen to Bruges.
Mechelen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
10Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Stationsstraat
Dining
- Restaurant De Graspoort
- Il Cardinale
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Ramps
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- NH Mechelen
- Hotel Elisabeth
- Martin's Patershof
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and regional destinations
Public transport options for Mechelen
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: Several lines available
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalMuizen
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningWCBike ParkingThe major train station for arrivals in Bruges is Brugge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brugge for your journey to Bruges from Mechelen.
Brugge
Amenities at train station
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
Distance to city center
1 kmLockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station
Dining
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
Accessibility
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center
Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
Information Desk
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit
Public transport options for Brugge
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
Brugge-St.-Pieters
Amenities at train station
DiningTaxisAccessibilityBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmNumber of platforms
2Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
Station Plan
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
Public transport options for Brugge-St.-Pieters
- Bus: Several lines available
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