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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Calais takes 3h 58m 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.

3h 58m
Duration
173 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ghent to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 18m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 54m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 19m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 55m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 173.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Calais Ville via Lille Flandres in around 3h 4m.

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