There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Arnhem by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
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 Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 1m€104–213Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Stationbus N367
6h 48m€39–77Drive 362.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Arnhemcar 362.9 km
3h 48m€66–95Train via Breda
- 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 Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 45m€54–123Train via Breda #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 16m€57–128
Calais to Arnhem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Arnhem is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Arnhem is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Calais and Arnhem is 505 km. The road distance is 362.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Arnhem without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Calais to Arnhem, including transfers.
Calais to Arnhem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Arnhem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Arnhem is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Calais to Arnhem.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Arnhem, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Arnhem Centraal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 6h 1m.
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 Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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 Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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