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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Calais is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diest to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Diest and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Diest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Diest Atheneum and arriving at Calais via Leuven Station perron 12 and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Diest and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Diest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Diest and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Diest to Calais?

The distance between Diest and Calais is 275 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Diest to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Diest to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diest to Calais bus from?

Diest to Calais bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Station perron 12.

Where do I catch the Diest to Calais train from?

Diest to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.

Train or bus from Diest to Calais?

The best way to get from Diest to Calais is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Diest to Calais bus arrive?

Diest to Calais bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Diest to Calais train arrive?

Diest to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Diest to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Diest to Calais is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Diest to Calais.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Diest to Calais by train (TGV), train, 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
1. Take the train from Diest to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 17m
€55–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 12 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus N280 / ...
6h 46m
€21–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus N280 / ...
5h 17m
€29–50
Drive 255.8 km
1. Drive from Diest to Calaiscar 255.8 km
2h 32m
€40–58
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 29m
€66–130

Diest to Calais by train

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Distance: 274.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Diest to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diest Atheneum to Calais via Leuven Station perron 2, Leuven Station perron 12, Brussel Noord afstaphalte, and Brussels-North train station in around 6h 46m.

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