There are 5 ways to get from Tongeren 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- Take the train from Tongres to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 56m€64–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Calaisbus N870
7h 19m€30–48Drive 286.8 km
- Drive from Tongeren to Calaiscar 286.8 km
2h 53m€46–66Train via Mons
- Take the train from Tongres to Monstrain Ic
- Take the train from Mons to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 26m€57–116Train via Mons #2
- Take the train from Tongres to Monstrain Ic
- Take the train from Mons to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 54m€57–116
Tongeren to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tongeren to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tongeren to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tongeren station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Tongeren Station and arriving at Calais via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Calais. However, there are services departing from Tongres and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Tongeren and Calais is 321 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Tongeren to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Tongeren to Calais, including transfers.
Tongeren to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Tongeren to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Tongres station.
The best way to get from Tongeren to Calais is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Tongeren, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Tongres to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Tongres to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Tongres to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Mons to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Tongres to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Mons to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Tongeren to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Tongeren to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongeren to Calais is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tongeren to Calais.
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