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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen is to bus which costs €12 - €40 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Malines via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Mechelen?

The distance between Dunkirk and Mechelen is 209 km. The road distance is 170 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Mechelen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Mechelen is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Dunkirk to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2400+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Dunkirk to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, 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 Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Malinestrain Ic / ...
2h 12m
€32–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
4h 11m
€12–35
Drive 170 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Mechelencar 170 km
1h 51m
€27–38
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Garebus 20
2. Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain Ic / ...
3h 55m

Dunkirk to Mechelen by train

55Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Mechelen.

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Distance: 209.2 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Malines via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 11m.

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