The average train between Leiden and Calais takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Calais. 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 4 times a day between Leiden and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 50m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Calais? 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 Leiden to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Leiden to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Leiden and Calais is 226.3 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 25m.