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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Flanders is to train and bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Flanders is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Flanders?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Flanders. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Calais to Flanders?

The distance between Calais and Flanders is 263 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Flanders without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Calais to Flanders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Flanders train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Flanders train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Flanders?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Flanders is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Calais to Flanders.

Where can I stay near Flanders?

There are 392+ hotels available in Flanders.

Calais to Flanders - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 423 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Flanders 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 Brussel-Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3h 59m
€44–115
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280 / ...
4h 51m
€25–62
Drive 203.8 km
1. Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar 203.8 km
2h 4m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
4h 30m
€38–91
Line 423 bus, bus, line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from CALAIS - Lafayette - N°68 to GRAVELINES - Quai Vaubanbus 423
2. Take the bus from Islandais to Parc Marinebus C4
3. Take the bus from Parc Marine to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus C2 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Garebus 20
5. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Sudtrain Ic
6h 12m

Calais to Flanders by train, foot, and tram

80Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B in around 3h 59m.

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