The average train between Rotterdam and Calais takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Calais station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Rotterdam to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Rotterdam to Calais train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rotterdam and Calais is 211.4 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 14m.