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 €16 - €18 and takes 8h 47m.

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 €60 - €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 47m.

How far is it from Schengen to Calais?

The distance between Schengen and Calais is 445 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 23m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 8h 23m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €18 and takes 8h 47m.

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 1111+ 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, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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 Namurtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 23m
€46–83
Bus
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 47m
€16–18
Drive 422.1 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Calaiscar 422.1 km
4h 40m
€64–92
Train via Brussels
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 35m
€52–104
Bus, train
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 3m
€35–90

Schengen to Calais by bus, train, and foot

79Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.1 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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, Namur, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 23m. 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 47m.

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