There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Calais by train (Eurostar, 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.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 19m€62–140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 19m€59–106Drive 326 km
- Drive from Heerlen to Calaiscar 326 km
3h 10m€61–87Train #2
- Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 30m€59–106
Heerlen to Calais by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Calais is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Calais Ville via Liege-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Heerlen and Calais is 365 km. The road distance is 326 km.
The best way to get from Heerlen to Calais without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Heerlen to Calais, including transfers.
Heerlen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Calais is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Heerlen to Calais.
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What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Heerlen to Calais Ville via Liege-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Heerlen to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Heerlen to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Heerlen to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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