The average train between Nijlen and Calais takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijlen 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 twice daily between Nijlen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijlen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Lierre and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




4h 12m • 4 changes



5h 24m • 4 changes



4h 24m • 4 changes



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No, there is no direct train from Nijlen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lierre station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Nijlen to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.
Nijlen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Nijlen and Calais is 198 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Nijlen to Calais Ville via Lierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 25m.