There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Belgium by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2h 25m€42–93Drive 195.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Brusselscar 195.6 km
1h 59m€31–45Train via Calais Frethun
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2h 37m€41–96Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 43m€35–69
Calais to Belgium by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Belgium is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Belgium is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bourse via Lille Europe and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Calais and Belgium is 210 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Belgium without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Calais to Belgium, including transfers.
Calais to Belgium train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Belgium train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Belgium is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Calais to Belgium.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bourse via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 2h 25m.
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
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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