There are 5 ways to get from Lier 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-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
3h 38m€54–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp to Calaisbus N1328
4h 36m€19–30Drive 216.5 km
- Drive from Lier to Calaiscar 216.5 km
2h 17m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 24m€42–88Train #2
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 43m€42–88
Lier to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lier to Calais is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lier to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lier to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lier Markt and arriving at Calais via Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lier to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lierre and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Lier and Calais is 256 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.
The best way to get from Lier to Calais without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lier to Calais, including transfers.
Lier to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.
Lier to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.
The best way to get from Lier to Calais is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Lier, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Lierre to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lier to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Lier to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lier to Calais is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lier to Calais.
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