There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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 S1 / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 20m€52–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 12m€32–56Drive 333.1 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Pariscar 333.1 km
3h 29m€52–76Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3h 50m€125–307Train via Coutellerie
- Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain S1 / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 21m€37–86
Mechelen to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to France is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to France is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €50 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to France station. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to France. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Mechelen and France is 335 km. The road distance is 333.1 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €50 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Mechelen to France, including transfers.
Mechelen to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Mechelen to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to France is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and France?
You can take a train from Malines to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–650
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Mechelen to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to France is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Mechelen to France.
There are 22479+ hotels available in France.











