The average train between Lille and Mechelen takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Lille 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 Lille and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Mechelen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Lille to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Malines station.
Book your Lille to Mechelen train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lille and Mechelen is 108.8 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Malines via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 8m.