The average train between Gare du Nord and Mechelen takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Gare du Nord 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 hourly between Gare du Nord and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare du Nord is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gare du Nord to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Gare du Nord station and arriving at Mechelen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Gare du Nord to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Gare du Nord to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Malines station.
Book your Gare du Nord to Mechelen train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Gare du Nord and Mechelen is 282.7 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Malines via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 2m.