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

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Calais is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 8h 1m.

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 38m 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, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Liege. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Schengen to Calais?

The distance between Schengen and Calais is 472 km. The road distance is 421.5 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 57m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Train or bus from Schengen to Calais?

The best way to get from Schengen to Calais is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Schengen to Calais bus arrive?

Schengen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Schengen to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Calais is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Schengen to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1073+ 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-MidiP / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 57m
€52–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Liège Guillemins180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liege to Calais
8h 1m
€20–28
Drive 421.5 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Calais421.5 km
4h 38m
€65–94
Train via Namur
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to NamurP / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
8h 29m
€46–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
9h
€41–102

Schengen to Calais by bus and train

6Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Schengen to Calais.

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Distance: 471.7 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Calais via Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Liège Guillemins, and Liege in around 8h 1m.

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