There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Flanders 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 Frethun to Lille Europetrain 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 29m€51–116Train, 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 13m€26–56Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar 203.8 km
2h 4m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3h 56m€37–78Train #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h 26m€40–83
Calais to Flanders by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Flanders is to train and bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Flanders is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Flanders. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Anvers-Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Calais and Flanders is 261 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Flanders without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Calais to Flanders, including transfers.
Calais to Flanders train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Flanders train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Flanders is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Calais to Flanders.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Anvers-Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 29m.
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 Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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