The average train between Mechelen and Calais takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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 5:58 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 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Mechelen to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Calais station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
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 Frethun station.
Book your Mechelen to Calais train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
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, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 4h 10m.