There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Monschau by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Eurostar)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66
6h 7m€72–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Aachen station westbus 328 / ...
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66
10h 39m€41–70Train, bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66
9h 53m€78–131Drive 345.7 km
- Drive from Calais to Monschaucar 345.7 km
3h 43m€55–79Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
- Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66
6h 13m€71–187Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Eupentrain Ic
6h 15m€66–144
Calais to Monschau by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Monschau is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Monschau is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille, Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Eupen via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Calais and Monschau is 400 km. The road distance is 345.7 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Monschau without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Calais to Monschau, including transfers.
Calais to Monschau bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Monschau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Monschau is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Monschau, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Monschau, Altstadt via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Eupen, and Eupen, Werthplatz in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Monschau, Altstadt via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 10h 39m.
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 Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Monschau bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Monschau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Monschau is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Calais to Monschau.
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