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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Merksplas is to train and bus and line 60 bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Merksplas is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Turnhout via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Calais to Merksplas?

The distance between Calais and Merksplas is 295 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Merksplas without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 52m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Calais to Merksplas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Merksplas train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Merksplas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Merksplas?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Merksplas is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Calais to Merksplas.

Where can I stay near Merksplas?

There are 379+ hotels available in Merksplas.

Calais to Merksplas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Merksplas by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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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 Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
4h 52m
€55–120
Train, bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 5bus 60
6h 32m
€32–54
Drive 248.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Merksplascar 248.1 km
2h 31m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
5h 42m
€52–87

Calais to Merksplas by train, foot, and bus

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Merksplas Dorp via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station Merodelei in around 4h 52m.

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