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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Calais:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Calais costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12 (-€10). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Calais
How to get from Brussels to Calais by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Calais is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- K71 (844839)+
98707:17 AM2h38Brussels-Midi9:55 AMCalais Ville$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- K71 (844839)+98707:17 AM2h38Brussels-Midi9:55 AMCalais Ville$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 9838+
8444214:52 PM2h01Brussels-Midi6:53 PMCalais - Fréthun$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
- K71 (844845)+98741:09 PM2h46Brussels-Midi3:55 PMCalais Ville$551One-way1 transfer
- 9812+8444148:08 AM2h25Brussels-Midi10:33 AMCalais - Fréthun$571One-way1 transfer
- K71 (844843)+982610:09 AM3h45Brussels-Midi1:54 PMCalais Ville$621One-way1 transfer
- 012:20 PM3h10Brussels3:30 PMCalais$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Calais:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Calais costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Calais as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Calais Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Central Station and arrive in Calais, Gare de Calais Ville (Pont Jacquard).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
- Travel with Sindbad to go to Calais by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Calais by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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