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Compare bus and train for Calais to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 €38, while a bus costs an average of €49.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Calais to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Calais to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Brussels:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Brussels costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
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How to get from Calais to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calais to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:07 AM 2h19 Calais 11:26 AM Brussels €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:07 AM 2h19 Calais 11:26 AM Brussels €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:07 AM 1h36 Calais 8:43 AM Brussels €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:06 PM 2h50 Calais 7:56 PM Brussels €53 1 One-way 0 transfers4:06 PM 2h50 Calais 6:56 PM Brussels €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Brussels:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Brussels costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Calais Ville and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Calais, Gare de Calais Ville (Pont Jacquard) and arrive in Central Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with Sindbad to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Intercity, TER | SNCF, SNCB | BUS to go to Brussels by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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