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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Rotterdam Centrum?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum?

The distance between Calais and Rotterdam Centrum is 346 km. The road distance is 279 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Rotterdam Centrum train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Rotterdam Centrum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rotterdam Centrum is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centrum?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Rotterdam Centrum by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, 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
4h 34m
€76–159
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 30m
€37–77
Drive 279 km
1. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam Centrumcar 279 km
3h 11m
€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 Ec / ...
5h 34m
€48–127
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
€49–107

Calais to Rotterdam Centrum by train and tram

80Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 34m.

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