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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lille is to train and bus and line 418 bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lille. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Herentals via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Calais to Lille?

The distance between Calais and Lille is 277 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 23m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Calais to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Lille train from?

Calais to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Lille train arrive?

Calais to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lille is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Calais to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 417+ hotels available in Lille.

Calais to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 418 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 23m
€51–112
Train, bus, line 418 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Lille Gierlebaanbus 418
4h 51m
€34–56
Drive 236.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Lillecar 236.5 km
2h 20m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 43m
€47–93

Calais to Lille by train and bus

2Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.5 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lille Eikenlaan via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 23m.

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