The cheapest and fastest trains from Calais to Brussels
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calais to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Brussels will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Calais to Brussels you need to make at least one change.
K71 (844822)+
986414:296h14Calais Ville20:43Brussels-Midi£201One-way1 change
K71 (844820)+
986411:299h14Calais Ville20:43Brussels-Midi£201One-way1 change
K71 (844820)+
986811:299h14Calais Ville20:43Brussels-Midi£201One-way1 change
K71 (844826)+
986816:294h14Calais Ville20:43Brussels-Midi£201One-way1 change
P71 (846506) · C70 (844122)+
986812:457h58Calais Ville20:43Brussels-Midi£201One-way2 changes
844410+
986819:181h25Calais - Fréthun20:43Brussels-Midi£221One-way1 change
844404+
98908:071h36Calais - Fréthun9:43Brussels-Midi£221One-way1 change
844404+
98528:071h36Calais - Fréthun9:43Brussels-Midi£221One-way1 change
7516+
985410:072h04Calais - Fréthun12:11Brussels-Midi£381One-way1 change
K71 (844834)+
988220:292h14Calais Ville22:43Brussels-Midi£201One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 175 km
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£41 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Calais to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Brussels trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7534+ 9868 | Delayed 17:15 Calais - Fréthun | 3h28 | 19:13 19:13Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7534+ 9894 | On time 17:15 Calais - Fréthun | 3h46 | 21:01 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7534+ 9864 | Delayed 17:15 Calais - Fréthun | 3h28 | 19:13 19:13Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16386)+ 9389 | 17:37 Calais Ville | 4h40 | 22:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16386)+ 9395 | 17:37 Calais Ville | 5h40 | 23:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844848)+ 9894 | On time 18:06 Calais Ville | 2h55 | 21:01 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844416+ 9894 | On time 18:34 Calais - Fréthun | 2h27 | 21:01 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844416+ 9864 | Delayed 18:34 Calais - Fréthun | 2h09 | 19:13 19:13Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844416+ 9868 | Delayed 18:34 Calais - Fréthun | 2h09 | 19:13 19:13Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7546+ 9882 | On time 21:14 Calais - Fréthun | 1h29 | 22:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16350)+ 9441 | 6:37 Calais Ville | 7h40 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16350)+ 9435 | 6:37 Calais Ville | 6h40 | 13:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16350)+ 9429 | 6:37 Calais Ville | 5h40 | 12:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16350)+ 9329 | 6:37 Calais Ville | 5h40 | 12:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16350)+ 9333 | 6:37 Calais Ville | 6h10 | 12:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16350)+ 9423 | 6:37 Calais Ville | 4h40 | 11:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7508+ 9333 | 7:05 Calais - Fréthun | 5h42 | 12:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7508+ 9329 | 7:05 Calais - Fréthun | 5h12 | 12:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7508+ 9435 | 7:05 Calais - Fréthun | 6h12 | 13:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7508+ 9429 | 7:05 Calais - Fréthun | 5h12 | 12:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7508+ 9321 | 7:05 Calais - Fréthun | 3h42 | 10:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844404+ 9884 | 8:07 Calais - Fréthun | 2h54 | 11:01 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844404+ 9886 | 8:07 Calais - Fréthun | 2h54 | 11:01 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844404+ 9890 | 8:07 Calais - Fréthun | 1h36 | 9:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
844404+ 9852 | 8:07 Calais - Fréthun | 1h36 | 9:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844816)+ 9866 | 8:29 Calais Ville | 9h14 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844816)+ 9854 | 8:29 Calais Ville | 3h42 | 12:11 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844816)+ 9862 | 8:29 Calais Ville | 6h57 | 15:26 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844816)+ 9884 | 8:29 Calais Ville | 2h32 | 11:01 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
P54 (846542) · K70 (844908)+ 9866 | 8:40 Calais Ville | 9h03 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P54 (846542) · K70 (844908)+ 9854 | 8:40 Calais Ville | 3h31 | 12:11 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P54 (846542) · K70 (844908)+ 9862 | 8:40 Calais Ville | 6h46 | 15:26 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
7516+ 9866 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 7h36 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7516+ 9854 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 2h04 | 12:11 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7516+ 9862 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 5h19 | 15:26 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7516+ 9441 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 4h10 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7516+ 9477 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 10h10 | 20:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844818)+ 9866 | 10:29 Calais Ville | 7h14 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844818)+ 9862 | 10:29 Calais Ville | 4h57 | 15:26 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16352)+ 9475 | 10:38 Calais Ville | 9h09 | 19:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16352)+ 9351 | 10:38 Calais Ville | 5h06 | 15:44 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16352)+ 9451 | 10:38 Calais Ville | 5h06 | 15:44 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16352)+ 9375 | 10:38 Calais Ville | 9h09 | 19:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16352)+ 9477 | 10:38 Calais Ville | 9h39 | 20:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844820)+ 9864 | 11:29 Calais Ville | 9h14 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844820)+ 9868 | 11:29 Calais Ville | 9h14 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844820)+ 9862 | 11:29 Calais Ville | 3h57 | 15:26 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7520+ 9866 | 12:27 Calais - Fréthun | 5h16 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7520+ 9862 | 12:27 Calais - Fréthun | 2h59 | 15:26 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7520+ 9864 | 12:27 Calais - Fréthun | 8h16 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
7520+ 9868 | 12:27 Calais - Fréthun | 8h16 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
P71 (846506) · C70 (844122)+ 9864 | 12:45 Calais Ville | 7h58 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P71 (846506) · C70 (844122)+ 9866 | 12:45 Calais Ville | 4h58 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P71 (846506) · C70 (844122)+ 9868 | 12:45 Calais Ville | 7h58 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P72 (844610)+ 844506+ 9868 | 13:02 Calais Ville | 7h41 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P72 (844610)+ 9864+ 844506 | 13:02 Calais Ville | 7h41 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P72 (844610)+ 9866+ 844506 | 13:02 Calais Ville | 4h41 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
K71 (844822)+ 9864 | 14:29 Calais Ville | 6h14 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844822)+ 9866 | 14:29 Calais Ville | 3h14 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844822)+ 9868 | 14:29 Calais Ville | 6h14 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16354)+ 9375 | 14:37 Calais Ville | 5h10 | 19:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16354)+ 9475 | 14:37 Calais Ville | 5h10 | 19:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K16 (16354)+ 9477 | 14:37 Calais Ville | 5h40 | 20:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K21 (848814) · K11 (848546)+ 9481 | 15:20 Calais Ville | 5h27 | 20:47 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
K21 (848814) · K11 (848546)+ 9377 | 15:20 Calais Ville | 4h57 | 20:17 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
K21 (848814) · K11 (848546)+ 9477 | 15:20 Calais Ville | 4h57 | 20:17 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P72 (844612)+ 844512+ 9868 | 15:49 Calais Ville | 4h54 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
P72 (844612)+ 9864+ 844512 | 15:49 Calais Ville | 4h54 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
K71 (844826)+ 9864 | 16:29 Calais Ville | 4h14 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
K71 (844826)+ 9868 | 16:29 Calais Ville | 4h14 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Calais to Brussels
Trains from Calais to Brussels run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:30, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 1:30 |
Last train 21:14 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Calais to Brussels trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Calais and Brussels from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TGV
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Calais to Brussels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Brussels 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Calais and Brussels
Most Calais to Brussels trains use the Calais - Fréthun to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Calais and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Calais station do trains to Brussels leave from?
Getting to Calais - Fréthun from Calais city centre
Calais - Fréthun is 6 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Calais - Fréthun train station facilities and services
Calais - Fréthun has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Channel, Restaurant du Golf
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Calais - Fréthun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Calais - Fréthun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais - Fréthun: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel Meurice, Hotel de la Plage.
Getting to Calais Ville from Calais city centre
Calais Ville 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 and drink
Food options include: Le Channel, Au Cote d'Argent
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Calais Ville. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Calais Ville. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Calais Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Calais Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais Ville: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Meurice, Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel de la Plage.
Getting to Les Fontinettes from Calais city centre
Les Fontinettes is 1 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Fontinettes train station facilities and services
Les Fontinettes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Les Fontinettes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Les Fontinettes.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Les Fontinettes: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Les Fontinettes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Fontinettes.
Which Brussels station do trains from Calais arrive at?
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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