There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Calais by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
3h 29m€49–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp to Calaisbus N1328
4h 13m€19–36Drive 209.9 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Calaiscar 209.9 km
2h 13m€33–48Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Malines to Tournaitrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 21m€38–79
Mechelen to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Calais is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Antwerp and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Mechelen and Calais is 244 km. The road distance is 209.9 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Mechelen to Calais, including transfers.
Mechelen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.
Mechelen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Calais is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Malines to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Malines to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Malines to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Mechelen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Calais is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Mechelen to Calais.
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