There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Lier by bus, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerpbus 814 / ...
3h 53m€21–28Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
4h 5m€38–96Drive 217.5 km
- Drive from Calais to Liercar 217.5 km
2h 18m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 13m€42–90
Calais to Lier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lier is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Lier is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Lier. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Lier Markt via Berchem Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
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 5m.
The distance between Calais and Lier is 224 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Lier without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Calais to Lier, including transfers.
Calais to Lier bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Lier 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 Lier is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train via Brussels, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Lier, Belgium?
Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Calais to Antwerp 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Lierre via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 5m.
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
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- 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
- €15–30
- 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
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierre
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- 1st Class
- €9–13
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Lier bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Antwerp station.
Calais to Lier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lier is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Calais to Lier.
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