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How to get fromGroningen to Calaisby bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Calais by bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 075 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 59m
    €53–96

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 5m
    €82–145

  3. Drive  510.8 km

    1. Drive from Groningen to Calaiscar car 510.8 km
    5h 25m
    €95–137

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Doverbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    15h 35m
    €81–173

Groningen to Calais by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 5m.

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