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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Mechelen is to bus and train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Malines via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Calais to Mechelen?

The distance between Calais and Mechelen is 232 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Calais to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Mechelen train from?

Calais to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Mechelen train arrive?

Calais to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Mechelen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Calais to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2518+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Calais to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Mechelen by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, bus, or train

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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3h 2m
€33–95
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruges to MalinesL / ...
3h 45m
€23–33
Drive 210.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Mechelen210.7 km
2h 14m
€33–47
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to MalinesL / ...
4h 41m
€36–77

Calais to Mechelen by train and tram

79Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Mechelen.

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Distance: 232.2 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Malines via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 2m.

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