There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Antwerp by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, 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 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
3h 17m€55–123Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 9m€26–48Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar 203.8 km
2h 4m€33–48Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3h 56m€41–70Train #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h 9m€41–70
Calais to Antwerp by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Antwerp is to train and bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Antwerp is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Anvers-Central via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Calais and Antwerp is 255 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Antwerp without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Calais to Antwerp, including transfers.
Calais to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Antwerp is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Calais to Antwerp.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Antwerp, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Anvers-Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 17m.
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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