The average train between Calais and Den Helder takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Den Helder. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Calais and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 20m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Den Helder? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Den Helder station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Calais to Den Helder train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Den Helder train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Den Helder station.
Book your Calais to Den Helder train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Den Helder is 299 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Den Helder via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 6h 28m.