What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Mechelen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Malines via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Calais to Mechelen?

The distance between Calais and Mechelen is 232 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Calais to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Mechelen bus from?

Calais to Mechelen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Mechelen train from?

Calais to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Calais to Mechelen is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Calais to Mechelen bus arrive?

Calais to Mechelen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.

Where does the Calais to Mechelen train arrive?

Calais to Mechelen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Mechelen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Calais to Mechelen.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Mechelen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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Calais to Mechelen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Mechelen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3h 6m
€40–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
5h 56m
€27–45
Drive 210.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar 210.7 km
2h 15m
€33–48
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain L / ...
4h 34m
€38–74
Train via Ghent #2
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain L / ...
4h 49m
€37–74

Calais to Mechelen by train and tram

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Distance: 232.3 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Malines via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Malines via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussels-Nord in around 5h 56m.

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