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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leiden is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 12m.

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 bus between Calais and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Calais to Leiden?

The distance between Calais and Leiden is 384 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 5h 15m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Calais to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leiden bus from?

Calais to Leiden bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.

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 Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Leiden?

The best way to get from Calais to Leiden is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Calais to Leiden bus arrive?

Calais to Leiden bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque 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 Flandres 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?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain 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
5h 15m
€80–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille to The Haguebus 803
9h 12m
€40–64
Drive 313.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leidencar 313.9 km
3h 39m
€57–82
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
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
5h 16m
€161–411
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 Ec / ...
6h 16m
€52–137
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
€57–122

Calais to Leiden by train and tram

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Distance: 384.1 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leiden Centraal via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 9h 12m.

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