There are 5 ways to get from Calais to De Efteling by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
6h 12m€86–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerp to De Eftelingbus 811
8h 32m€34–56Drive 283.5 km
- Drive from Calais to De Eftelingcar 283.5 km
2h 56m€51–74Train 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 Bredatrain Ec / ...
6h 32m€49–106Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
7h 42m€49–88
Calais to De Efteling by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to De Efteling is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to De Efteling is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at De Efteling via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Tilburg via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Calais and De Efteling is 426 km. The road distance is 283.5 km.
The best way to get from Calais to De Efteling without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Calais to De Efteling, including transfers.
Calais to De Efteling bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to De Efteling train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to De Efteling is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to De Efteling via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to De Efteling via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Berchem Station perron 24, Antwerp, and De Efteling in around 8h 32m.
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 Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to De Efteling bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to De Efteling train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to De Efteling is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Calais to De Efteling.
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