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How to get fromCalais to Mechelenby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Mechelen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Malinestrain train Ic / ...
    1h 59m
    €47–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Antwerpbus bus N1328
    3h 21m
    €20–37

  3. Drive 210.7 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar car 210.7 km
    2h 15m
    €33–48

  4. Train via Ghent

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 17m
    €39–76

Calais to Mechelen by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Malines via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Antwerp once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h.

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