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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Rotterdam?

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

How far is it from Calais to Rotterdam?

The distance between Calais and Rotterdam is 351 km. The road distance is 279.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €75 - €170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Rotterdam train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rotterdam is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Calais to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Rotterdam 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 4m
€78–163
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 22m
€36–77
Drive 279.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar 279.3 km
3h 12m
€51–73
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
4h 36m
€47–123
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
8h 35m
€49–108

Calais to Rotterdam by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.2 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

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

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