There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Limal 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
best- 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 Ottigniestrain S8 / ...
3h 51m€44–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus N280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 18m€17–31Drive 222.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Limalcar 222.1 km
2h 25m€34–49Train via Charleroi
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Limaltrain L / ...
5h 19m€51–104
Calais to Limal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Limal is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Limal is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Limal. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at LIMAL Place via Lille - Europe Train Station, Bruxelles-Midi and BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Ancienne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Limal. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Limal via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi and Ottignies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Calais and Limal is 243 km. The road distance is 222.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Limal without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Calais to Limal, including transfers.
Calais to Limal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Limal 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 Limal is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Limal, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Limal via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, and Ottignies in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to LIMAL Place via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Bruxelles-Midi, Braine-l'Alleud, and BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Ancienne Station in around 6h 18m.
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
- €15–40
- 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
- €20–35
- 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
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ottignies
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Charleroi-Central to Limal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Limal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Limal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Limal is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Calais to Limal.
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