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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Calais is to bus which costs €12 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liege and arriving at Calais. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Liège to Calais. However, there are services departing from Liège-Guillemins and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Liège to Calais?

The distance between Liège and Calais is 296 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Calais without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €12.

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

The bus from Liege to Calais takes 3h including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Liège to Calais bus from?

Liège to Calais bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Liege station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Liège to Calais?

The best way to get from Liège to Calais is to bus which takes 3h and costs €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Liège to Calais bus arrive?

Liège to Calais bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Liège to Calais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liège to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Calais is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Liège to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Calais.

Liège to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Liège to Calais by bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Liege to Calais
3h
€12
Train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
4h 15m
€48–138
Drive 292.7 km
1. Drive from Liège to Calais292.7 km
2h 50m
€46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liège-Carré to Brussels-NordIc
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to CalaisN280
6h 37m
€31–44

Liège to Calais by bus

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Distance: 296.1 km
Duration: 3h

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

Trans Nicolaescu operates a bus from Liege to Calais once a week. Tickets cost €12 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liège-Guillemins to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 15m.

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