The average train between Mechelen and Arras takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Arras. 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 every 4 hours between Mechelen and Arras. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Arras at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mechelen to Arras? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Arras. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Arras station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Mechelen to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Mechelen to Arras train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Mechelen and Arras is 144.7 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 52m.