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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Châtelet is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Châtelet is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Châtelet?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Châtelet. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at CHATELET Place Franco-Belge via Lille Boulevard de Turin, CHARLEROI Airport and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Châtelet?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Châtelet. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Châtelet via Lille Flandres and Charleroi-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Calais to Châtelet?

The distance between Calais and Châtelet is 227 km. The road distance is 232.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Châtelet without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Calais to Châtelet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Châtelet bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Châtelet train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Châtelet?

The best way to get from Calais to Châtelet is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Calais to Châtelet bus arrive?

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

Where does the Calais to Châtelet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Châtelet?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Châtelet is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Calais to Châtelet.

Where can I stay near Châtelet?

There are 580+ hotels available in Châtelet.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Châtelet by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-CentralIc / ...
3h 53m
€31–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportflibco 436
5h 12m
€35–47
Drive 232.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Châtelet232.9 km
2h 20m
€36–52

Calais to Châtelet by train and foot

79Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Châtelet.

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Distance: 226.6 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Châtelet via Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Charleroi-Central in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to CHATELET Place Franco-Belge via Lille, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, CHARLEROI Airport, CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05, and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 16 in around 5h 12m.

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