How to travel from Brussels to Calais

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Calais

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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$55

Average price

$26

Average price

Cheapest

2h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

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30m

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3h 3m

Average total duration

2h 33m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Brussels to Calais

How to get from Brussels to Calais by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Calais is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TGV INOUI9812+TER844411
08:05AM2h19
Brussels-Midi
10:24AMCalais - Fréthun
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TGV INOUI9812+TER844411
08:05AM2h19
Brussels-Midi
10:24AMCalais - Fréthun
$651One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI9874+SNCF TER7569
01:05PM1h15
Brussels-Midi
02:20PMCalais - Fréthun
$651One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI9836+TER844405
04:04PM1h20
Brussels-Midi
05:24PMCalais - Fréthun
$741One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9826+SNCF TERK71 (844821)
10:06AM3h25
Brussels-Midi
01:31PMCalais Ville
$861One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9838+SNCF TER7577
04:52PM1h51
Brussels-Midi
06:43PMCalais - Fréthun
$861One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Calais

Travel to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Calais.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Calais including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Calais is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Calais:

A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Calais costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Calais is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Brussels to Calais is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Calais is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Calais as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Calais:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Calais - Fréthun.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Calais, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Calais by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Calais:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dover, Paris, Lille, Folkestone. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calais and these popular destinations at a great price.

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