There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Merksplas 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 Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
5h 28m€55–123Train, bus, line 60 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 5bus 60
6h 32m€32–61Drive 248.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Merksplascar 248.1 km
2h 31m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
5h 35m€42–89
Calais to Merksplas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Merksplas is to train and bus and line 60 bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Merksplas is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Turnhout via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Calais and Merksplas is 301 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Merksplas without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Calais to Merksplas, including transfers.
Calais to Merksplas train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Merksplas train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Merksplas is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Calais to Merksplas.
There are 383+ hotels available in Merksplas.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Merksplas, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Merksplas Dorp via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station Merodelei in around 5h 28m.
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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