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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Heerlen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Calais to Heerlen?

The distance between Calais and Heerlen is 383 km. The road distance is 324.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Calais to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Calais to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Heerlen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Calais to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Heerlen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Heerlen 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
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
5h 16m
€81–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Maastrichtbus N870
5h 25m
€26–50
Drive 324.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Heerlencar 324.6 km
3h 17m
€59–85
Train via Namur
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43
6h 21m
€45–83

Calais to Heerlen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Heerlen via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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