There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Calais by 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.
Line 712 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ieper Station perron 6 to Le Bizet Touquetstraatbus 712
- Take the train from Armentieres to Calais Villetrain Ter
2h 28m€20–34Drive 85.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar 85.2 km
1h 8m€14–20Line 6 bus, train
- Take the bus from COMINES/KOMEN SNCB/Station to LE BIZET Rue du Touquetbus 6 / ...
- Take the train from Armentieres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 32m€21–38Train
- Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 56m€28–56
Ypres to Calais by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Calais is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Calais is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Calais Ville via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Ypres and Calais is 110 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Calais without a car is to line 712 bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Ypres to Calais, including transfers.
Ypres to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Calais is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ypres to Calais.
There are 1313+ hotels available in Calais.
What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Ypres to Calais Ville via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 56m.
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 Armentieres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Armentieres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- 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 Ypres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Ieper Station perron 6 to Le Bizet Touquetstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- letec.be
Bus from COMINES/KOMEN SNCB/Station to LE BIZET Rue du Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.letec.be/
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