There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Lokeren by 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
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lokerentrain Ter
3h 47m€33–77Bus, line 78 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
- Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
- Take the bus from Gent Dampoort to Lokeren Station perron 9bus 78 / ...
4h 17m€19–26Drive 170.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Lokerencar 170.9 km
1h 48m€26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Islandais to Parc Marinebus C4
- Take the train from La Panne to Lokerentrain Ic
5h 25m
Calais to Lokeren by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lokeren is to bus and line 78 bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Lokeren is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Lokeren station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Lokeren Station perron 9 via Bruges and Gent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lokeren via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Calais and Lokeren is 200 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Lokeren without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Calais to Lokeren, including transfers.
Calais to Lokeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Lokeren 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 Lokeren is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Lokeren, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lokeren via Lille Flandres in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Lokeren Station perron 9 via Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent Dampoort in around 4h 17m.
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 Lokeren
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25–40
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from La Panne to Lokeren
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–25
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Gent Dampoort to Lokeren Station perron 9
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- 03 28 59 00 78
- Website
- dkbus.com
Bus from Islandais to Parc Marine
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- dkbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Lokeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Calais to Lokeren train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lokeren is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Calais to Lokeren.
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