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

The cheapest way to get from Holland to Calais is to bus and train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holland to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Holland and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Holland to Calais. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Holland to Calais?

The distance between Holland and Calais is 412 km. The road distance is 349.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Holland to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Holland to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holland to Calais train from?

Holland to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Holland to Calais train arrive?

Holland to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Holland to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Holland to Calais is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Holland to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 52m
€96–172
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 56m
€41–86
Drive 349.7 km
1. Drive from Holland to Calaiscar 349.7 km
3h 58m
€63–90
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 9m
€68–159
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Doverbus N824
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
14h 4m
€42–115

Holland to Calais by bus and train

60Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Amsterdam, Anderlechtlaan to Calais Ville via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 52m.

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