There are 6 ways to get from Monschau to Calais by train (TGV), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 21m€70–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bushofbus Sb66
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Calaisbus N870
9h€41–68Drive 347.5 km
- Drive from Monschau to Calaiscar 347.5 km
3h 37m€54–78Train via Lille
- Take the train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 40m€67–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erdebus 66
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 12m€78–204Bus, train via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bushofbus
- Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 48m€81–155
Monschau to Calais by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monschau to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Monschau to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Monschau to Calais. However, there are services departing from Monschau, Altstadt and arriving at Calais via Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Monschau to Calais. However, there are services departing from Eupen and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Monschau and Calais is 379 km. The road distance is 347.5 km.
The best way to get from Monschau to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Monschau to Calais, including transfers.
Monschau to Calais bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Monschau, Altstadt station.
Monschau to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Eupen station.
The best way to get from Monschau to Calais is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Monschau, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from MONSCHAU Altstadt to Calais Ville via EUPEN Bahnhof, Eupen, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Calais via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Elisenbrunnen, Maastricht, Station, and Maastricht in around 9h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 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
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
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bushof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
Bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
Bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bushof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Monschau to Calais bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.
Monschau to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monschau to Calais is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Monschau to Calais.
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