The average train between Calais and Antwerp takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Antwerp. 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 twice daily between Calais and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Antwerp? 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 Calais to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Antwerp station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Calais to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Calais to Antwerp train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Eurostar.
The distance between Calais and Antwerp is 180.2 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Anvers-Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 28m.