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Trip Summary
You can pick from 46 daily train trips between Mechelen and Aalen. The average train journey from Mechelen to Aalen takes 8 hours and 5 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 21 minutes.
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 21m |
| Lowest price | €63.07 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Mechelen to Aalen?
2 train services operate from Mechelen to Aalen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 38 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 38 | 7h 47m | €117.39 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 9h 35m | €127.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Mechelen to Aalen start from €116, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aalen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Mechelen leaves from Muizen and 2 other stations. And in Aalen trains arrive at Goldshöfe .
From Mechelen to Aalen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aalen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 21 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mechelen and Aalen is approximately 292 miles, or 470 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 21 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Mechelen to Aalen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Mechelen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 46 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Aalen to Mechelen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mechelen?
Main departure station: -Nekkerspoel
Mechelen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Aalen.
All train stations in Mechelen:
-Nekkerspoel
Muizen
Train Station
Where is the train station in Aalen?
Main arrival station: Goldshöfe
Aalen has one train station.
Train stations in Aalen:
Goldshöfe
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