The average train between Calais and Nivelles takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Nivelles. 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 Nivelles. 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 Nivelles at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Nivelles? 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 Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Nivelles station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Calais to Nivelles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Nivelles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nivelles station.
Book your Calais to Nivelles train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Nivelles is 178.2 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Nivelles via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 16m.