There are 4 ways to get from Nijlen 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 Anvers-Central 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
4h 10m€51–105Drive 226.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nijlen to Calaiscar 226.5 km
2h 17m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 46m€42–92Train #2
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 18m€42–92
Nijlen to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nijlen to Calais is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Nijlen to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Nijlen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nijlen and arriving at Calais Ville via Anvers-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Nijlen and Calais is 283 km. The road distance is 226.5 km.
The best way to get from Nijlen to Calais without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Nijlen to Calais, including transfers.
Nijlen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
Nijlen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nijlen to Calais is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Nijlen to Calais.
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What companies run services between Nijlen, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Nijlen to Calais Ville via Anvers-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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