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

The cheapest way to get from Flanders to Calais is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flanders to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Flanders and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Flanders to Calais. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron A and arriving at Calais Ville via Antwerpen-Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Flanders to Calais?

The distance between Flanders and Calais is 238 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Flanders to Calais without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Flanders to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flanders to Calais train from?

Flanders to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Where does the Flanders to Calais train arrive?

Flanders to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Flanders to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Flanders to Calais is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Flanders to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 776+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Flanders to Calais by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lillebus 280 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
4h 32m
€26–62
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
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 42m
€52–87
Drive 202.9 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Calaiscar 202.9 km
2h 2m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 22m
€49–98
Train #2
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 38m
€49–98

Flanders to Calais by bus and train

31Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.6 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron A to Calais Ville via Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron A, Antwerpen-Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 42m.

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