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The average train between Calais and Mechelen takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. 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 twice daily 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 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 4h 32m. 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 Frethun station and arriving at Malines station via Lille Europe station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
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 Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.
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The distance between Calais and Mechelen is 183.6 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Malines via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 59m.
