There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Étaples by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
2h 50m€48–79Drive 229.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels to Étaplescar 229.7 km
3h 8m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiensbus 712
- Take the bus from Amiens to Etaples Le Touquetbus Autocar
6h 44m€38–55Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
4h 32m€49–82
Brussels to Étaples by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Étaples is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Étaples is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Brussels and Étaples is 266 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Étaples without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Brussels to Étaples, including transfers.
Brussels to Étaples bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Étaples train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Étaples is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Étaples, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Etaples Le Touquet via Lille Europe in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Etaples Le Touquet via Amiens in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Étaples bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amiens station.
Brussels to Étaples train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Étaples is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Brussels to Étaples.
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