There are 5 ways to get from Nijlen to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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 Lierre 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 23m€49–81Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vorselaar Dorp to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2bus X42
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 45m€33–54Drive 226.5 km
- Drive from Nijlen to Calaiscar 226.5 km
2h 17m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 31m€46–75Train #2
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 39m€46–75
Nijlen to Calais by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nijlen to Calais is to bus and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
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 Lierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Nijlen and Calais is 258 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 5h 23m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Nijlen to Calais, including transfers.
Nijlen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.
Nijlen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at 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 Lierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Vorselaar Dorp to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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