What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Étaples?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Étaples is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Étaples?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Étaples is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Étaples?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Brussels to Étaples?

The distance between Brussels and Étaples is 266 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Étaples without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Étaples without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Étaples?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Brussels to Étaples, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Étaples train from?

Brussels to Étaples train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where does the Brussels to Étaples train arrive?

Brussels to Étaples train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Étaples?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Étaples is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Brussels to Étaples.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Étaples?

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Where can I stay near Étaples?

There are 3303+ hotels available in Étaples.

Brussels to Étaples - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Étaples by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
2h 50m
€49–89
Drive 229.7 km
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1. Drive from Brussels to Étaplescar 229.7 km
3h 8m
€36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
3h 51m
€37–71

Brussels to Étaples by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.5 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Étaples, France?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Etaples Le Touquet via Lille Europe in around 2h 50m.

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