There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Liège 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 FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-GuilleminsIce
4h 24m€69–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to LilleN280
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to LiègeBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 15m€33–46Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Liège291.9 km
2h 57m€45–65Train
- 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 / ...
6h 4m€43–54Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Take the bus from Calais to Lille
- Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclined
6h 15m€44–59
Calais to Liège by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Liège is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Liège is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Liège. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Liège via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Liège. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Liege-Guillemins via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Calais and Liège is 310 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Liège without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 24m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Calais to Liège, including transfers.
Calais to Liège bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Liège 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 Liège is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 24m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Liège, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Liege-Guillemins via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Liège via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 15m.
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
- 34 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 Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–34
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Liège
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclined
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Liège bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Liège train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Liège is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Calais to Liège.
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