There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Kempen 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 Aachen
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Willich Anrath Bf
6h 54m€84–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Eindhoven StationN1328
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Venlo Station023 / ...
8h 27m€35–51Drive 355.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Kempen355.9 km
3h 36m€56–80Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld HbfRe
7h 2m€80–220Train via Namur
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
- Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminsL / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HerzogenrathS43
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Willich Anrath Bf
9h 17m€65–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to VenloIntercity
10h 11m€57–70
Calais to Kempen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Kempen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Kempen is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Kempen Am Gymnasium via Eindhoven Station, Venlo Station and Wachtendonk Wankum Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Kempen Bahnhof via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Calais and Kempen is 445 km. The road distance is 355.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Kempen without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Calais to Kempen, including transfers.
Calais to Kempen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Kempen 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 Kempen is to train via Aachen which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Kempen Hessenring via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Willich Anrath Bf, and Willich Anrath Bf in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Kempen Am Gymnasium via Eindhoven Station, Venlo Station, and Wachtendonk Wankum Post in around 8h 27m.
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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
- €23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Willich Anrath Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Willich Anrath Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Namur to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €14–16
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Eindhoven Station to Venlo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Kempen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.
Calais to Kempen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Kempen is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Calais to Kempen.
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