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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Merksplas is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.

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 bus between Calais and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Merksplas Dorp via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Warande perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Calais to Merksplas?

The distance between Calais and Merksplas is 294 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 26m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Calais to Merksplas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Merksplas bus from?

Calais to Merksplas bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Train or bus from Calais to Merksplas?

The best way to get from Calais to Merksplas is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Calais to Merksplas bus arrive?

Calais to Merksplas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 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 378+ hotels available in Merksplas.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Merksplas 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
4h 26m
€62–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
4h 49m
€21–31
Drive 248.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Merksplascar 248.1 km
2h 31m
€39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
6h 4m
€44–91

Calais to Merksplas by train and bus

1Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Merksplas.

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Distance: 294.2 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Merksplas Dorp via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Merksplas Dorp via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Turnhout Warande perron 1 in around 4h 49m.

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