There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Escalles by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Calaisbus N824
3h 59m€15–24Train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
4h 3m€31–61Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Ghent to Escallescar 157.3 km
1h 37m€25–36Train via Gare
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 10m€31–61
Ghent to Escalles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Escalles is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Escalles is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Escalles. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Escalles via Terminal Ferry and Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Escalles. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Calais Frethun via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Ghent and Escalles is 174 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Escalles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ghent to Escalles, including transfers.
Ghent to Escalles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Escalles train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Escalles is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Escalles, Hauts-de-France, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Calais once a week. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to ESCALLES - Route de Peuplingues - N°3 via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Calais Frethun, and FRETHUN - Gare SNCF - Face Gare in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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 Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Calais Ville
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Escalles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Ghent to Escalles train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Escalles is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Ghent to Escalles.
There are 265+ hotels available in Escalles.