There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Alkmaar by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
5h 40m€97–203Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Stationbus X845
8h 6m€52–90Drive 377.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Alkmaarcar 377.1 km
4h 22m€67–97Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 1m€58–125Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 24m€60–168
Calais to Alkmaar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Alkmaar is to train and bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Alkmaar via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Calais and Alkmaar is 461 km. The road distance is 377.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Alkmaar without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Calais to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Calais to Alkmaar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Alkmaar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Alkmaar is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Calais to Alkmaar.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Alkmaar via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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