There are 6 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 FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to EupenIc
6h 9m€55–100Bus via Antwerp
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp814
- Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station
- Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt66
8h 38m€32–46Drive 345.7 km
- Drive from Calais to Monschau345.7 km
3h 41m€54–78Train via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
6h 27m€73–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
- Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminsL / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
- Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt66
7h 51m€56–143Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Bruges814
- Take the bus from Bruges to Aachen station westN84
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt66
9h 52m€37–67
Calais to Monschau by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Monschau is to bus via Antwerp which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Monschau is to drive which takes 3h 41m 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 Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop and Aachen, Kaiserplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
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 9m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 9m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 38m.
Calais to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Monschau is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m 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, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Eupen, and Eupen, Werthplatz in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Monschau, Altstadt via Antwerp, Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop, Aachen Main Train Station, and Aachen, Kaiserplatz in around 8h 38m.
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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
- €23
- 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
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- 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
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- 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
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Namur to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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 Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- ASEAG
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