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How to get fromBrussels to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    3. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 32m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    3. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    3h 33m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Brussels to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Walk from Folkestone to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    3h 14m

  4. Train, travel via Calais Ville

    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
    3. Walk from Calais Ville to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    3h 2m

  5. Train, travel 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
    3. Walk from Descenderie to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 30m

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  • Distance: 230.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Brussels to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Calais Frethun, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Channel Tunnel via Lille, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 3h 33m.

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