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Trip Summary
7 trains operate daily from Saarlouis to Mechelen. The train trip from Saarlouis to Mechelen is usually about 11 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 155 mi (250 km) |
| Fastest train | 10h 0m |
| Lowest price | $78.45 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Saarlouis to Mechelen?
2 train services operate from Saarlouis to Mechelen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 5 | 10h 12m | $95.63 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 11h 23m | $78.45 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Saarlouis to Mechelen start from $78, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Mechelen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Saarlouis leaves from Saarlouis Hbf . And in Mechelen trains arrive at -Nekkerspoel and one other train station.
From Saarlouis to Mechelen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Mechelen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Saarlouis and Mechelen is approximately 155 miles, or 250 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 5 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.
Trains departing from Saarlouis to Mechelen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Saarlouis at 6:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 7 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 Mechelen to Saarlouis.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Saarlouis?
Main departure station: Bahnhofsplatz 11
There is one train station in Saarlouis.
All train stations in Saarlouis:
Bahnhofsplatz 11
Where is the train station in Mechelen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Mechelen receives travelers from Saarlouis at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Mechelen:
Train Station
-Nekkerspoel
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