There are 5 ways to get from Schengen 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 Paris (TGV)
best- Take the train from Thionville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
7h 26m€147–251Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 36m€47–87Drive 422.1 km
- Drive from Schengen to Calaiscar 422.1 km
4h 40m€66–95Train
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 3m€70–140Bus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus
9h 33m€74–146
Schengen to Calais by bus, train, and foot (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Calais is to bus and train which costs €45 - €90 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Schengen to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Schengen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Schengen, Ennen am Doref and arriving at Calais via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Schengen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Thionville and arriving at Calais Ville via Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Schengen and Calais is 708 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.
The best way to get from Schengen to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Schengen to Calais, including transfers.
Schengen to Calais bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.
Schengen to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Thionville station.
The best way to get from Schengen to Calais is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from Perl Gare Routiere to Calais Ville via Thionville, Thionville, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Calais via Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport, Lille Boulevard de Turin, and Lille in around 9h 33m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Thionville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- 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
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Schengen to Calais bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.
Schengen to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Calais is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Schengen to Calais.
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