1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£96
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£107
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 58 m
Trains on 18 Sept
22
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
To travel from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central you need to make at least one change.
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9393Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a ferry costs an average of £90.
Distance: 176 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central costing on average £52.
A coach is £40 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central costing on average £90.
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-22.42. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 2h 11m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Calais Ville to Brussels-Central trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:29 Calais Ville | 2h18 | 7:47 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:29 Calais Ville | 2h22 | 9:51 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:29 Calais Ville | 2h48 | 11:17 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:29 Calais Ville | 2h04 | 12:33 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:29 Calais Ville | 2h44 | 14:13 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:28 Calais Ville | 2h45 | 18:13 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:29 Calais Ville | 2h44 | 20:13 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:29 Calais Ville | 2h36 | 21:05 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:29 Calais Ville | 2h15 | 22:44 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 20:29 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais Ville to Brussels-Central by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Calais Ville to Brussels-Central trains use the Calais Ville to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Calais Ville and Brussels-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Calais Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Channel, Au Cote d'Argent
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Calais Ville. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Calais Ville. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calais Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calais Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais Ville: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Meurice, Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel de la Plage.