There are 5 ways to get from Waalwijk to Calais by train (Eurostar, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
- 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
5h 37m€71–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from De Efteling to Antwerpbus 811
- Take the bus from Antwerp to Calaisbus N1328
6h 33m€27–46Drive 290.1 km
- Drive from Waalwijk to Calaiscar 290.1 km
2h 55m€52–75Train
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 53m€53–110Train #2
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 54m€53–110
Waalwijk to Calais by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waalwijk to Calais is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Waalwijk to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Waalwijk to Calais. However, there are services departing from Waalwijk, Blyde Incomstelaan and arriving at Calais via De Efteling and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Waalwijk to Calais. However, there are services departing from Tilburg and arriving at Calais Ville via Breda, Anvers-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Waalwijk and Calais is 356 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.
The best way to get from Waalwijk to Calais without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Waalwijk to Calais, including transfers.
Waalwijk to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from De Efteling station.
Waalwijk to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Breda station.
The best way to get from Waalwijk to Calais is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Waalwijk, Netherlands and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from Waalwijk, Mozartlaan to Calais Ville via Tilburg, Centraal Station, Tilburg, Breda, Anvers-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waalwijk, Blyde Incomstelaan to Calais via De Efteling and Antwerp in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-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
- Twice daily
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from De Efteling to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Waalwijk to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp station.
Waalwijk to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waalwijk to Calais is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Waalwijk to Calais.
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