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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lier is to train and bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Lier is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Lier?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lier. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lierre via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Calais to Lier?

The distance between Calais and Lier is 256 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Lier without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Calais to Lier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Lier train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Lier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Lier?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lier is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Calais to Lier.

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

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Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Lier.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Lier by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train via Brussels
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
4h 7m
€45–107
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6 to Lier Marktbus 20a
5h 38m
€29–59
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Liercar 217.5 km
2h 18m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
4h 42m
€40–81
Train #2
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
5h 12m
€43–81

Calais to Lier by train

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.6 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lierre via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 7m.

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