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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Brussels is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Brussels?

The distance between Calais and Brussels is 208 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Calais to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Brussels train from?

Calais to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Brussels?

The best way to get from Calais to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Calais to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Calais to Brussels train arrive?

Calais to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Brussels is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Calais to Brussels.

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

Book your Calais to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Brussels bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Brussels.

Calais to Brussels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Brussels by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2h 36m
€32–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
3h 15m
€19–27
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Brusselscar 195.6 km
1h 59m
€30–43
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 35m
€30–57

Calais to Brussels by train and foot

79Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Brussels.

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Distance: 208.4 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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