Cheapest
Average
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Fastest Journey
1 h 36 m
Average
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
175 km
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Calais without transferring at least once.
Distance | 109 miles (175 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 26 min | |
Average train ticket price | $43 (€40) | |
Train frequency | 5 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV or SNCF |
Trains from Brussels to Calais cover the 109 miles (175 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 26 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV or SNCF. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $40 (€36), but the average price of train tickets is $43 (€40). Travelers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Calais Ville.
Find the best trains to Calais from Brussels with Omio's travel partners SNCF (3) from $40 (€36). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Say "oui" to SNCF, France's national train company, when traveling between Brussels and Calais! SNCF trains make it easy to go all over France as well as to countries like Spain and Germany. The company offers a wide range of fares, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. SNCF also offers discount cards that you can apply on Omio, such as the Youth and Senior Card.
SNCF train tickets to Calais from Brussels are available on Omio for as little as {{ cheapest_price }} ({{ cheapest_price_eur }}). Check the latest SNCF train schedule for the 109 miles (175 km) long route from Brussels to Calais, compare the best fares available, and purchase your SNCF Brussels to Calais train ticket on Omio today!
SNCF offers different types of trains on its routes, such as the TGV high-speed train, the classic Intercité and the TER, SNCF's regional train. On the state-of-the-art TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find a bar, air-conditioned train cars with free WiFi and some onsite services in addition to the onboard restaurant.
SNCF (3) tickets to Calais from Brussels are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with SNCF (3) to Calais from Brussels all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current SNCF (3) train schedules and train tickets available on Omio for the 109 miles (175 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the SNCF (3) train, such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Brussels to Calais routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best SNCF (3) Brussels to Calais train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the SNCF (3) train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Calais with SNCF (3)!
Train information from Brussels to Calais with SNCF (3):
There is a direct Eurostar train from Brussels to Calais, departing in the morning, taking approximately one hour. There are nine further Eurostar departures until the early evening, all of which involve a change at Lille Station. Earlier and later trains require further changes and take considerably longer. The same service operates seven days a week.
Return journeys for trains from Calais to Brussels are also available.
Bruxelles-Midi Station is just five minutes from the historic centre of the city by Metro or tram. Local buses, operated by De Lijn and TEC, also stop at the station. Noctis provide a frequent night bus service on Friday and Saturdays. There is a cab rank outside the station entrance.
Although Calais is mainly considered as a gateway between the UK and mainland Europe, it has plenty to offer visitors. Attractions to visit in Calais include the Town Hall, with its majestic ballroom and Rodin sculpture by the entrance. A climb to the top of the Light Tower is rewarded with magnificent views of the town and coast. Calais has had a long history of lace production and this can be seen in the Cité internationale de la dentelle et de la Mode. This old lace factory has been turned into a fascinating museum.
Gare de Calais-Fréthun is some distance from the city centre but is linked by a regular train service to the more central Calais Ville. There are cab ranks at the station and Vivabus operate a frequent bus around Calais and the suburbs. This runs until 1 a.m., but there is no all-night bus. There is also a very frequent and free minibus service, Balad'in, which runs through the centre of Calais.
Travel by train between Brussels, Belgium and Calais, France is: Partially open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Entry Requirements:
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 7/4/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Calais from Brussels closer to your date of departure here
Return travel from France to Belgium is: Fully open.
Entry into Belgium is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 6/27/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Brussels from Calais.
When departing from Brussels, you have various train station options to start your route from including Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles-Central and Brussels-Nord. When arriving in Calais, you can end your route in train stations like Calais Ville, Calais Fréthun - Gare Eurostar and Calais Les Fontinettes.
Omio customers book a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Calais Ville most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Calais Ville and need to travel approximately 0.4 miles (695 m) from the train station to the city center in Calais.
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