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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 Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    7h 53m
    €124–217

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N44
    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
    12h 19m
    €59–99

  3. Drive  483.8 km

    1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Calaiscar car 483.8 km
    5h 7m
    €89–128

  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
    8h 15m
    €78–149

  5. Train via Amersfoort

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal 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
    10h 26m
    €77–144

Leeuwarden to Calais by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 53m.

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