There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Tongeren by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongrestrain Ic / ...
4h 42m€43–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Maastrichtbus N870
6h 24m€31–41Drive 284.6 km
- Drive from Calais to Tongerencar 284.6 km
2h 58m€43–62
Calais to Tongeren by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Tongeren is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Tongeren is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Tongeren station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Tongeren Station via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Tongres via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Calais and Tongeren is 316 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Tongeren without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Calais to Tongeren, including transfers.
Calais to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Tongeren 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 Tongeren is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Tongeren, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Tongres via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 5h.
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
- €15–30
- 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
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
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
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Calais to Tongeren train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Tongeren is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Calais to Tongeren.
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