There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Tournai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Tournaitrain Ter
2h 7m€22–43Drive 134.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Tournaicar 134.5 km
1h 25m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus N280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille Flandres to Tournaibus Bus
3h 54m
Calais to Tournai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Tournai is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Tournai is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Tournai. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Tournai via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Tournai. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Tournai via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Calais and Tournai is 127 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Tournai without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Calais to Tournai, including transfers.
Calais to Tournai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Tournai 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 Tournai is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Tournai, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Tournai via Lille Flandres in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Tournai via Lille, Lille Europe, Tanneurs, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Bus from Lille Flandres to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Tournai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Tournai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Tournai is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Calais to Tournai.
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