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How to get fromLille to Calaisby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 2m
    €56–99

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vorselaar Voetbalterrein to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2bus bus X42
    2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lillebus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 26m
    €35–64

  3. Drive 236.5 km

    1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar car 236.5 km
    2h 20m
    €37–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Herentals to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 11m
    €47–97

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 19m
    €45–91

Lille to Calais by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Lille, Belgium and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Lille Eikenlaan to Calais Ville via Herentals Station afstaphalte, Herentals, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 2m.

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