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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Brussels is to train and bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Calais and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Calais to Brussels?

The distance between Calais and Brussels is 208 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Calais to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Brussels train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Brussels?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Calais to Brussels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Brussels 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 17m
€38–95
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 40m
€25–45
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Brusselscar 195.6 km
1h 59m
€32–46
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 6m
€27–44

Calais to Brussels by train and foot

160Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.3 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 2h 17m.

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