There are 5 ways to get from Geel to Calais by train (TGV), 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Lierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
5h 4m€49–116Bus via Brussels
cheapest- Take the bus from Geel Stadspark to Leuven Station perron 132a
- Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 12 to Brussel Noord afstaphalteR90 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels to Calais
6h 9m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2X42 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to CalaisN814
5h 47m€23–31Drive 249.2 km
- Drive from Geel to Calais249.2 km
2h 29m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Geel to Anvers-BerchemIc / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
5h 57m€39–68
Geel to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geel to Calais is to bus via Brussels which costs €21 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Geel to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Geel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Geel Stadspark and arriving at Calais via Leuven Station perron 12, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Geel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Geel and arriving at Calais Ville via Lierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Geel and Calais is 288 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.
The best way to get from Geel to Calais without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Geel to Calais, including transfers.
Geel to Calais bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Geel Stadspark station.
Geel to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.
The best way to get from Geel to Calais is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Geel, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Geel to Calais Ville via Lierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geel to Calais via Herentals, Herentals Station perron 5, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 5h 47m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Geel to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
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 Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- 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
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Herentals Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Geel Stadspark to Leuven Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Leuven Station perron 12 to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0745 638 910
- transnicolaescu@yahoo.com
- Website
- transnicolaescu.ro
Bus from Brussels to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- transnicolaescu.ro
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Geel to Calais bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 1.
Geel to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geel to Calais is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Geel to Calais.
Book your Geel to Calais train tickets online with Omio.
There are 138+ hotels available in Calais.




























