The average train between Mechelen and Calais takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Mechelen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 23m. 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 Mechelen station and arriving at Calais station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Mechelen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Mechelen to Calais train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Mechelen and Calais is 183.6 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 29m.
