How to get to Calais from Antwerp

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Compare coach and train for Antwerp to Calais

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £45.

Distance: 181 km

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£45

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Cheapest

£30

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5h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 19m

Average total duration

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Compare ways to travel from Antwerp to Calais

Compare the available ways to get from Antwerp to Calais, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Calais is a train with an average price of £45.
The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Calais is by train with an average journey time of 5h 13m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Antwerp and Calais including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£14. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 2h 19m 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.

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from Antwerp to Calais

How to get to Calais from Antwerp by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Antwerp to Calais is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCB4526+Eurostar9300+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187P73 (842654) · K16 (16368)
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • SNCB4526+Eurostar9300+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187P73 (842654) · K16 (16368)
    3 changes

Fastest

  • Eurostar9370+SNCF | TGV INOUI7591
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCB4526+Eurostar9300+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16366)
    2 changes
  • SNCB4526+Eurostar9300+SNCF | TGV INOUI7569
    2 changes
  • SNCB2037+Eurostar9362+SNCF | TGV INOUI7591
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Calais by train

The most popular day trips by train from Calais are Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dover, Dunkirk and Lille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Calais on Omio.

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Day trip from Calais to Lille by train

Why visit Lille for the day?

Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.

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FAQs: Antwerp to Calais

Travel to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Calais.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Calais including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Calais is a train with an average price of £45.
The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Calais is by train with an average journey time of 5h 13m.
The Antwerp to Calais distance is approximately 181 km.
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Calais is:
  • Around 24 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Calais as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Calais:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Calais Ville.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Calais, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Calais by train.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dover, Paris, Lille, Gravelines. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calais and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Antwerp to Calais, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Calais, you can explore the Musée des Beaux-Arts to admire fine arts, stroll through Parc Richelieu, and visit Les Baraques Military Cemetery. Experience the impressive Calais Dragon and explore the local market for regional delicacies. Don't miss the historical Calais Lighthouse for panoramic views, the famous Burghers of Calais sculpture, the Flemish Renaissance-style Calais Town Hall, the relaxing Calais Beach, and the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode for a glimpse into the history of lace-making and fashion.
Two to three days in Calais should be sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Calais Lighthouse, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and the historic Calais Town Hall.

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