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How to get fromLeeuwarden to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 44m
    €139–228

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 075
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lillebus bus 803 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    10h 2m
    €55–89

  3. Drive  483.8 km

    1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Calaiscar car 483.8 km
    5h 7m
    €101–145

  4. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden 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 25m
    €81–140

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 11m
    €66–113

Leeuwarden to Calais by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 44m.

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