There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Flanders 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2h 37m€51–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
2h 45m€14–25Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar 203.8 km
2h 4m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
4h 21m€39–79
Calais to Flanders by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Flanders is to bus which costs €14 - €25 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Flanders is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Flanders. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Antwerpen-Centraal via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Calais and Flanders is 254 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Flanders without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 37m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Calais to Flanders, including transfers.
Calais to Flanders bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Flanders train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Flanders is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 37m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Antwerpen-Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Brussel-Zuid in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Flanders bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Calais to Flanders train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Flanders is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Calais to Flanders.
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