What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Calais is to bus which costs €12 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Calais is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Calais. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Calais Ville via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Brussels to Calais?

The distance between Brussels and Calais is 208 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Calais without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Calais?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Brussels to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Calais bus from?

Brussels to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Calais train from?

Brussels to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Calais?

The best way to get from Brussels to Calais is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Brussels to Calais bus arrive?

Brussels to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Brussels to Calais train arrive?

Brussels to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Calais is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Brussels to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Calais?

Book your Brussels to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Calais?

Book your Brussels to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Calais.

Brussels to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Calais by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
2h 59m
€38–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus N280 / ...
3h 30m
€12
Drive 195.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Calaiscar 195.7 km
1h 58m
€30–43

Brussels to Calais by train and foot

72Weekly Services

2h 59mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.4 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Calais Ville via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Calais twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Trans Nicolaescu also services this route once a week.

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