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

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Calais is to bus via Liège which costs €16 - €18 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schengen to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Schengen and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Schengen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Schengen, Ennen am Doref and arriving at Calais via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, ARLON Gare - Quai 1 and Liege. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Schengen to Calais?

The distance between Schengen and Calais is 472 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Schengen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Schengen to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Calais bus from?

Schengen to Calais bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), depart from ARLON Gare - Quai 1 station.

Train or bus from Schengen to Calais?

The best way to get from Schengen to Calais is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Liège, which costs €16 - €18 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Schengen to Calais bus arrive?

Schengen to Calais bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), arrive at LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C station.

Can I drive from Schengen to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Calais is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Schengen to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Schengen 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
best
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 48m
€60–129
Bus via Liège
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ARLON Gare - Quai 1 to LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai Cbus E69
2. Take the bus from Liege to Calaisbus
8h 49m
€16–18
Drive 422.1 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Calaiscar 422.1 km
4h 40m
€65–94
Train via Namur
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 19m
€46–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus N280 / ...
8h 50m
€36–106

Schengen to Calais by bus and train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Schengen to Calais.

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Distance: 471.6 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Calais Ville via Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Calais via Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, ARLON Gare - Quai 1, and Liege in around 8h 49m.

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