There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Lille 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
1h 47m€27–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
2h 41m€12–23Drive 131.9 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Lillecar 131.9 km
1h 30m€21–30Train via Ghent
- Take the train from Malines to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2h 46m€22–43
Mechelen to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Lille is to bus which costs €12 - €23 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Lille via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Mechelen and Lille is 136 km. The road distance is 131.9 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Lille without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Mechelen to Lille, including transfers.
Mechelen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Mechelen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Lille is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Malines to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- 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
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 Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Mechelen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Lille is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Mechelen to Lille.
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