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

The cheapest way to get from Fréthun to Mechelen is to bus via Antwerp which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fréthun to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Fréthun and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Fréthun to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun and arriving at Malines via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Fréthun to Mechelen?

The distance between Fréthun and Mechelen is 230 km. The road distance is 215 km.

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

The best way to get from Fréthun to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Fréthun to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fréthun to Mechelen train from?

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

Train or bus from Fréthun to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Fréthun to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Fréthun to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fréthun to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Fréthun to Mechelen is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Fréthun to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2511+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

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

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 Frethun to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to MalinesIc / ...
2h 9m
€36–78
Bus via Antwerp
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp814 / ...
4h 58m
€21–32
Drive 215 km
1. Drive from Fréthun to Mechelen215 km
2h 16m
€34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationN280
5h 13m
€24–34

Fréthun to Mechelen by train

27Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.9 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Calais Frethun to Malines via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Antwerp every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 3h.

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