Rome2Rio

Dunkirk to Mechelen trains

Find Transport to Mechelen

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Mechelen takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
209 km
Distance
€69
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Dunkirk to Mechelen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 58m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 17m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 2m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 17m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 2m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 17m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 2m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 17m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 2m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 17m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 2m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Malines via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 54m.

Operators