There are 9 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 Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 23m€58–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 801 / ...
5h 48m€31–55Drive 333.1 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Pariscar 333.1 km
3h 29m€52–75Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3h 53m€124–297Train via Coutellerie
- Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 44m€43–83Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 21m€98–241Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
4h 27m€74–202Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
4h 20m€80–213Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRU - NCE
4h 36m€73–229
Mechelen to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to France is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to France is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €55 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to France. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
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 23m.
The distance between Mechelen and France is 341 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 23m and costs €55 - €190.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Mechelen to France, including transfers.
Mechelen to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North 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 23m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 3h 53m.
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 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Flights from Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–260
Flights from Brussels Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–700
Flights from Brussels Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–240
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–140
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170–480
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- 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 Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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.
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