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How to get fromAmsterdam to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 59m
    €98–174

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Doverbus bus N824
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 16m
    €41–104

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 27m
    €44–79

  4. Drive 361.1 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calaiscar car 361.1 km
    3h 50m
    €65–93

  5. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 44m
    €57–161

Amsterdam to Calais by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 59m.

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