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 €26 - €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 bus between Calais and Belgium?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Calais to Belgium?

The distance between Calais and Belgium is 210 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 40m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Calais to Belgium, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Belgium bus from?

Calais to Belgium bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.

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.

Train or bus from Calais to Belgium?

The best way to get from Calais to Belgium is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Calais to Belgium bus arrive?

Calais to Belgium bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque 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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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 Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2h 40m
€39–92
Train, bus
cheapest
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
€26–48
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 57m
€33–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
5h 17m
€27–42

Calais to Belgium by train and tram

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Distance: 209.8 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bourse via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Bourse via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Gare Du Midi in around 5h 17m.

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