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

The cheapest way to get from Lier to Calais is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lier to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lier and Calais?

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 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lier and Calais?

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 4h 7m.

How far is it from Lier to Calais?

The distance between Lier and Calais is 256 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lier to Calais without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lier to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lier to Calais bus from?

Lier to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.

Where do I catch the Lier to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Lier to Calais?

The best way to get from Lier to Calais is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Lier to Calais bus arrive?

Lier to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Lier to Calais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lier to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Lier to Calais is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Lier to Calais.

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

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

There are 4 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
1. Take the train from Lierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTgv
4h 7m
€45–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Calais814 / ...
4h 57m
€20–28
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Lier to Calais216.5 km
2h 16m
€34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
5h 46m
€33–62

Lier to Calais by train

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4h 7mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.7 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Calais hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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