The average train between Brussels and Calais takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Brussels and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Calais station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Brussels to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Brussels to Calais train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Brussels and Calais is 175.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Calais Ville via Lille Europe and Calais Frethun in around 2h 57m.