There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
4h 40m€96–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
8h 56m€34–57Drive 488.1 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Caencar 488.1 km
4h 55m€76–109Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 7m€133–342Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10
9h 20m€63–109
Mechelen to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Caen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Caen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €95 - €250.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Caen. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Mechelen and Caen is 579 km. The road distance is 488.1 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €95 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Mechelen to Caen, including transfers.
Mechelen to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Caen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 56m.
Mechelen to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Caen is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Mechelen to Caen.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Malines to Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–600
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–420
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €70–110
- Comfort
- €85–120
- Premium
- €110–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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