What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Malines via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Caen to Mechelen?

The distance between Caen and Mechelen is 573 km. The road distance is 489.1 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Caen to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Mechelen train from?

Caen to Mechelen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Caen to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Caen to Mechelen train arrive?

Caen to Mechelen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Mechelen is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Caen to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Caen to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
4h 21m
€81–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train station712
7h 48m
€31–73
Drive 489.1 km
1. Drive from Caen to Mechelen489.1 km
4h 47m
€76–110
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
5h 6m
€127–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
2. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 51m
€32–110

Caen to Mechelen by train

221Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.5 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Malines via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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