The average train between Calais and Brussels takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Brussels. 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 Calais and Brussels. 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 Brussels at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Brussels? 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 Brussels. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Brussels station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Calais to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Calais to Brussels train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Eurostar.
The distance between Calais and Brussels is 175.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Calais Frethun and Lille Europe in around 2h 29m.