The average train between Lille and Mechelen takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. 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 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. 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 39m.
Lille to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Malines station.
Book your Lille to Mechelen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Lille and Mechelen is 108.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Malines via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 5m.