How to travel from Brussels to Calais

International travel from Brussels, Belgium to Calais, France is: Partially open.

Can I enter France if coming from Belgium?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Calais if traveling from Brussels?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required

What measures do I need to follow in Calais, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/17/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Brussels and Calais.

The current restriction level for returning to Brussels, Belgium from France is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Brussels, Belgium from Calais, France?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Brussels from Calais?

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

Which rules do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/17/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Brussels from Calais here.

You can travel from Brussels to Calais 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Calais is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $45 (€36) compared to other travel options to Calais:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Calais costing on average $46 (€38).

The quickest way to travel between Brussels and Calais is by train, which takes on average 1 h 13 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Calais by bus can take on average 3 h 51 min.

You should expect to travel around 109 miles (175 km) between Brussels and Calais.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Calais is:

• 8 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Calais:

• Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Calais, Terminal Ferry.
• Trains mostly depart from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Calais Ville.

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:

• SNCF | Autocar can get you to Calais by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with SNCF | Autocar from Brussels to Calais for $46 (€38) on Omio.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV to go to Calais by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF | TGV Brussels to Calais tickets on Omio for $45 (€36).

When planning your trip from Brussels to Calais, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $46 (€38) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $45 (€36) one way.

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.