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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leiden is to train and bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Leiden is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Calais to Leiden?

The distance between Calais and Leiden is 390 km. The road distance is 313.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Calais to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leiden train from?

Calais to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.

Where does the Calais to Leiden train arrive?

Calais to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Leiden is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Calais to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1866+ hotels available in Leiden.

Calais to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Leiden by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 46m
€77–173
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to The Haguebus 803 / ...
7h 44m
€39–83
Drive 313.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leidencar 313.9 km
3h 39m
€56–81
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 Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 18m
€53–133
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus N824
9h 48m
€44–109

Calais to Leiden by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leiden Centraal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 46m.

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