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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lier is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Lier is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Lier?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lier. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lierre via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Calais to Lier?

The distance between Calais and Lier is 250 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Lier without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Calais to Lier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Lier train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Lier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Lier?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lier is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Calais to Lier.

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

Book your Calais to Lier train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Lier.

Calais to Lier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Lier 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 Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
4h 3m
€45–111
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280 / ...
6h
€33–64
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Liercar 217.5 km
2h 18m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
5h 9m
€46–89
Train #2
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 12m
€42–89

Calais to Lier by train and foot

80Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lierre via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 3m.

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