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How to get fromBrussels to Calaisby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    2h 55m
    €41–63

  2. Bus, train via Calais Frethun

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    4h 8m
    €26–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 1m
    €30–47

  4. Drive  195.5 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Calaiscar car 195.5 km
    1h 59m
    €32–46

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 41m
    €37–60

Brussels to Calais by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Calais Ville via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 55m.

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