There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Monschau 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 Eupentrain Ic
6h 14m€58–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Maastrichtbus N870
- Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadtbus Sb66 / ...
7h 47m€33–54Drive 345.7 km
- Drive from Calais to Monschaucar 345.7 km
3h 42m€53–76Train, bus
- 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66 / ...
6h 18m€83–221
Calais to Monschau by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Monschau is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Monschau is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Maastricht, Station and Aachen, Kaiserplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Calais and Monschau is 374 km. The road distance is 345.7 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Calais to Monschau, including transfers.
Calais to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
The best way to get from Calais to Monschau is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.
Calais to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Monschau is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Calais to Monschau.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Monschau, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Monschau, Altstadt via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Eupen, and Eupen, Werthplatz in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Monschau, Altstadt via Maastricht, Maastricht, Station, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, and Aachen, Kaiserplatz in around 7h 47m.
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
- 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
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- 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
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–50
- Comfort
- €40–55
- Premium
- €55–80
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Eupen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €36–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
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