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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Vlaardingen is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Vlaardingen is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €75.

How far is it from Calais to Vlaardingen?

The distance between Calais and Vlaardingen is 361 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Vlaardingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Calais to Vlaardingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Vlaardingen train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Vlaardingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Vlaardingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Vlaardingen is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Calais to Vlaardingen.

Where can I stay near Vlaardingen?

There are 815+ hotels available in Vlaardingen.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Calais and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Vlaardingen 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 27m
€80–167
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 38m
€37–78
Drive 272.4 km
1. Drive from Calais to Vlaardingencar 272.4 km
3h 33m
€49–71
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 25m
€49–127
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
9h 24m
€51–112

Calais to Vlaardingen by train and subway

54Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum in around 4h 27m.

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