There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Cambrai by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Cambraitrain Ter
2h 16m€33–53Drive 125.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels to Cambraicar 125.3 km
1h 43m€20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Cambraitrain Ter
3h 17m€22–36Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Cambraitrain Ter
3h 37m€31–51
Brussels to Cambrai by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Cambrai is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Cambrai is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Cambrai. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Cambrai via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Brussels and Cambrai is 180 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Cambrai without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Brussels to Cambrai, including transfers.
Brussels to Cambrai train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Cambrai train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Cambrai is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Brussels to Cambrai.
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Cambrai, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Cambrai via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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