There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Heerlen 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- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
4h 55m€64–168Drive 324.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Heerlencar 324.6 km
3h 17m€60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus
7h 28m€63–121Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain L / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
7h 6m€64–108Train #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ter
- Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain L / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
7h 19m€63–108
Calais to Heerlen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Heerlen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Heerlen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Calais and Heerlen is 370 km. The road distance is 324.6 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Heerlen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Calais to Heerlen, including transfers.
Calais to Heerlen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Heerlen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Heerlen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Calais to Heerlen.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Heerlen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Heerlen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Flibco
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