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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Mechelen is to bus which costs €12 - €23 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €26 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Lille to Mechelen?

The distance between Lille and Mechelen is 130 km. The road distance is 132.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Lille to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Mechelen bus from?

Lille to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Mechelen train from?

Lille to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Lille to Mechelen is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Lille to Mechelen bus arrive?

Lille to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lille to Mechelen train arrive?

Lille to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Mechelen is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Lille to Mechelen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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Lille to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Malinestrain Ic / ...
1h 5m
€26–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2h 3m
€12–22
Drive 132.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to Mechelencar 132.5 km
1h 32m
€21–30
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain Ic / ...
2h 28m
€21–43

Lille to Mechelen by train

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Distance: 129.5 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Malines via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station hourly. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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