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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to train and bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Heerlen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Calais to Heerlen?

The distance between Calais and Heerlen is 388 km. The road distance is 324.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €65 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Calais to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Heerlen train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Heerlen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Calais to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1556+ hotels available in Heerlen.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Heerlen 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
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4h 52m
€69–212
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Maastrichtbus N870 / ...
6h 23m
€35–81
Drive 324.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Heerlencar 324.6 km
3h 17m
€58–84
Train via La Louvière
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to La Louvière-Sudtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from La Louvière-Sud to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
7h 13m
€61–127
Train via Namur
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
7h 19m
€59–122

Calais to Heerlen by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 388.4 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Heerlen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 52m.

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