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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Caen is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Caen is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Caen?

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 39m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Caen?

The distance between Mechelen and Caen is 572 km. The road distance is 490 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Mechelen to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Caen train from?

Mechelen to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Caen?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Caen is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Mechelen to Caen train arrive?

Mechelen to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Caen is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Mechelen to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2683+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
4h 39m
€82–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen712
8h 45m
€30–91
Drive 490 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Caen490 km
4h 49m
€76–110
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 16m
€128–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
9h 26m
€31–109

Mechelen to Caen by train

221Weekly Trains

4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €26–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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