There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Menin Gate by 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, line 82 bus
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Armentierestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Armentieres Gare to Curiebus 82
3h 38m€19–32Drive 86.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Menin Gatecar 86.3 km
1h 10m€14–20Train, bus, line 80 bus
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Douanebus L91
- Take the bus from Menen Station perron 4 to Ieper Vaubanstraatbus 80
4h 40m€26–40
Calais to Menin Gate by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Menin Gate is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Menin Gate is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €13 - €20.
The distance between Calais and Menin Gate is 129 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Menin Gate without a car is to train and line 82 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Calais to Menin Gate, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Menin Gate is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Calais to Menin Gate.
There are 1079+ hotels available in Menin Gate.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Menin Gate, Belgium?
There is no direct connection from Calais to Menin Gate. However, you can take the train to Armentieres, walk to Armentieres Gare, take the line 82 bus to Curie, walk to Wervik, take the train to Ypres, then walk to Menin Gate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Les Fontinettes to Menin Gate via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Douane, Menen Barakken, Menen Station perron 4, and Ieper Vaubanstraat in around 4h 40m.
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 Ville to Armentieres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ilévia
Bus from Armentieres Gare to Curie
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Bus from Gare Lille Europe to Douane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
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