You can get from Brussels to Calais by train, bus or flight.
To get from Brussels to Calais on Jan 31 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 109 miles (175 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $6 - $42 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 5 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $42 (€36) • 1 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | SNCF | TGV |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 109 miles (175 km) from Brussels to Calais. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $6 (€5). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are SNCF | TGV among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Calais.
Travel between Brussels, Belgium and Calais, France is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.
Conditions of entry into France:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Brussels and Calais.
The restriction level for your return to Brussels, Belgium from France is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of reentry into Belgium:
You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 1/9/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Brussels from Calais closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Calais: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Calais is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Calais:
Taking a bus is usually $36 (€32) less than taking a train to Calais, which costs on average $42 (€36) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Brussels to Calais is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Calais that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 5 h 45 min of travel time.
The distance from Brussels to Calais is approximately 109 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Calais is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Calais from Brussels as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Calais:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Calais with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Calais as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Brussels and Calais.
When planning your trip from Brussels to Calais, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Brussels to Calais online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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