The average train between Mechelen and Calais takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Mechelen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Calais at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Malines station and arriving at Calais Frethun station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Mechelen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
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The distance between Mechelen and Calais is 183.6 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 4h 12m.
