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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Venlo is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Venlo is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Venlo?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Venlo via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Calais to Venlo?

The distance between Calais and Venlo is 457 km. The road distance is 339.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Venlo without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €85 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Calais to Venlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Venlo train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Venlo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Venlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Venlo is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Calais to Venlo.

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

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Where can I stay near Venlo?

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

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

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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 Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
6h 2m
€85–261
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Eindhoven Stationbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Venlo Stationbus 023
7h 3m
€36–79
Drive 339.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Venlocar 339.2 km
3h 27m
€61–88
Train via Breda
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 Bredatrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
6h 50m
€54–125
Train, bus via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
4. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
9h 17m
€58–111

Calais to Venlo by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.4 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Venlo via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf, and Mönchengladbach Hbf in around 6h 2m.

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