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How to get fromMechelen to Arrasby train (TGV), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    2h 54m
    €33–56

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    5h 5m
    €17–27

  3. Drive  175.9 km

    1. Drive from Mechelen to Arrascar car 175.9 km
    2h 5m
    €29–41

  4. Train via Ghent

    1. Take the train from Malines to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train L / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    3h 41m
    €32–54

Mechelen to Arras by train and foot

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to Arras via Brussels-Nord, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 5h 5m.

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