What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Belgium?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Belgium is to train and bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Belgium?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Belgium is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Belgium?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bourse via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Belgium?

The distance between Calais and Belgium is 215 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Belgium without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Belgium without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Belgium?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Calais to Belgium, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Belgium train from?

Calais to Belgium train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Belgium train arrive?

Calais to Belgium train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Belgium?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Belgium is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Calais to Belgium.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Belgium?

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Where can I stay near Belgium?

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Calais to Belgium - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2h 36m
€40–95
Train, bus via Calais Frethun
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 50m
€28–49
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Brusselscar 195.6 km
1h 59m
€31–45
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 34m
€36–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
4h 4m
€29–46

Calais to Belgium by train and tram

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Distance: 215.4 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bourse via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 2h 36m.

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