The average train between Mechelen and France takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to France. 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 Mechelen and France. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:47 PM which arrives into France at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mechelen to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at France station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Mechelen to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Mechelen and France is 526.9 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 23m.