There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Den Helder by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)
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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 Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Heldertrain
6h 55m€106–219Train via Antwerp #2
cheapest- 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 Den Heldertrain
7h 47m€63–177Bus
- 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 to Amsterdam Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Hoorn, Station Hoornbus 314 / ...
- Take the bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Helder, Stationbus 135
10h 57m€68–101Drive 417.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Den Heldercar 417.8 km
4h 59m€76–110Train, fly
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain
6h 35m€168–437Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain
7h 31m€65–134
Calais to Den Helder by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Den Helder is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Den Helder is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Den Helder, Station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Hoorn, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Den Helder via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Calais and Den Helder is 496 km. The road distance is 417.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Den Helder without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Calais to Den Helder, including transfers.
Calais to Den Helder bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Den Helder 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 Den Helder is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Den Helder, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Den Helder via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Den Helder, Station via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Hoorn, Station in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–240
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 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
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 Den Helder bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Den Helder train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Den Helder is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Calais to Den Helder.
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