The average train between Ghent and Calais takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Ghent and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Calais at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Calais station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Ghent to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Ghent to Calais train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Calais is 130.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Calais Ville via Lille Flandres in around 3h 4m.