The average train between Calais and Mechelen takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Calais and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Mechelen station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Calais to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Calais to Mechelen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Mechelen is 183.6 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Malines via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 59m.
