Calais to Mechelen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Mechelen takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 232 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv

2h 49m

€43–102

Calais to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:28 PM → 6:47 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:29 PM → 8:47 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:28 PM → 6:47 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:28 PM → 6:47 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 4:22 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
11:29 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
11:29 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.