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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Tongeren is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Tongeren is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Tongeren Bilzerpoort via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Tongres via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Calais to Tongeren?

The distance between Calais and Tongeren is 316 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Tongeren without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Calais to Tongeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Tongeren bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Tongeren train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Calais to Tongeren is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Calais to Tongeren bus arrive?

Calais to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Calais to Tongeren train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Tongeren is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Calais to Tongeren.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Tongeren?

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Where can I stay near Tongeren?

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Calais to Tongeren - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Tongeren by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TongresIc / ...
5h 12m
€49–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationN280
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
6h 38m
€27–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationN280
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Saint-TrondIc / ...
5h 43m
€30–41
Drive 284.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Tongeren284.6 km
2h 57m
€45–64
Train via Mons
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to MonsIc
3. Take the train from Mons to TongresIc / ...
6h 44m
€44–56

Calais to Tongeren by train and subway

80Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Tongres via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Tongeren Bilzerpoort via Brussels-North train station, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 6 in around 6h 38m.

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