The average train between Purmerend and Calais takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend 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 5 times a day between Purmerend and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Purmerend 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 Purmerend to Calais. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Calais station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Purmerend to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.
Purmerend to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Purmerend to Calais train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Purmerend and Calais is 274.7 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 52m.