What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Leeuwarden?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Leeuwarden?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Leeuwarden via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Calais to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Calais and Leeuwarden is 602 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Leeuwarden without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Leeuwarden?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Calais to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leeuwarden bus from?

Calais to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leeuwarden train from?

Calais to Leeuwarden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Calais to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Calais to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Calais to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Calais to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Calais to Leeuwarden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Leeuwarden is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Calais to Leeuwarden.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Leeuwarden?

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Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 799+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

Calais to Leeuwarden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Leeuwarden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
6h 29m
€117–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
9h 6m
€52–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
8h 53m
€56–88
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leeuwardencar 485.7 km
5h 8m
€87–126
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
6h 43m
€184–469
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
8h 37m
€79–164

Calais to Leeuwarden by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 602.3 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leeuwarden via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 9h 6m.

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