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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dessel is to train and bus via Calais Frethun which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dessel is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Calais to Dessel?

The distance between Calais and Dessel is 298 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dessel without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Calais to Dessel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Calais to Dessel?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Dessel is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Calais to Dessel.

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 255+ hotels available in Dessel.

Calais to Dessel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Dessel by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
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
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Lierre to Moltrain Ic / ...
5h 15m
€58–135
Train, bus via Calais Frethun
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Markt perron 2bus X41 / ...
7h 2m
€31–68
Drive 260.4 km
1. Drive from Calais to Desselcar 260.4 km
2h 37m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain Ic / ...
5h 41m
€50–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Markt perron 2bus X41 / ...
6h 32m
€41–94

Calais to Dessel by train, foot, and bus

80Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Dessel.

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Distance: 298.1 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dessel Markt via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Lierre, Mol, and Mol Station perron 4 in around 5h 15m.

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