The average train between Mechelen and Lille takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Lille. 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 Lille. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Lille at 6:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Lille station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Mechelen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Mechelen to Lille train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Mechelen and Lille is 108.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 47m.