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

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Calais is to bus and train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 5m.

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.

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 8h and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Schengen to Calais, including transfers.

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 337+ 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, train, or car

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
8h
€89–155
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 5m
€41–90
Bus, train via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
8h 35m
€87–165
Drive 422.1 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Calaiscar 422.1 km
4h 40m
€66–95
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 39m
€76–155

Schengen to Calais by bus and train

6Weekly Services

8hAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Schengen to Calais.

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Distance: 471.7 km
Duration: 8h

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 8h.

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