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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Calais Villetrain train Ter
    3h 44m
    €43–73

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 15m
    €31–52

  3. Drive  209.9 km

    1. Drive from Mechelen to Calaiscar car 209.9 km
    2h 13m
    €34–49

  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 Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 31m
    €39–66

Mechelen to Calais by train and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 44m.

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