There are 3 ways to get from Tongeren to Calais by train (TGV), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Tongres 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
4h 46m€56–90Drive 286.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tongeren to Calaiscar 286.8 km
2h 53m€46–67Train via Mons
- Take the train from Tongres to Monstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mons to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 9m€60–96
Tongeren to Calais by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tongeren to Calais is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tongeren to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Calais. However, there are services departing from Tongres and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Tongeren and Calais is 316 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Tongeren to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tongeren to Calais, including transfers.
Tongeren to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Tongres station.
Tongeren to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongeren to Calais is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tongeren to Calais.
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What companies run services between Tongeren, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Tongres to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Tongres to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Tongres to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mons to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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