There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Aarschot by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aarschottrain Ic / ...
3h 42m€44–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
6h 45m€31–52Drive 240.2 km
- Drive from Calais to Aarschotcar 240.2 km
2h 29m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
4h 54m€47–90Train #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 7m€44–90
Calais to Aarschot by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Aarschot is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Aarschot is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Aarschot station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Aarschot. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Aarschot via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Calais and Aarschot is 251 km. The road distance is 240.2 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Aarschot without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Calais to Aarschot, including transfers.
Calais to Aarschot bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Aarschot train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Aarschot is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Aarschot, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Aarschot via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Aarschot via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussels-Nord in around 6h 45m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Aarschot bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Aarschot train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Aarschot is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Calais to Aarschot.
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