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How to get fromLeiden Centraal to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 57m
    €87–159

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hague to Lillebus bus 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 53m
    €45–83

  3. Drive 315.6 km

    1. Drive from Leiden Centraal to Calaiscar car 315.6 km
    3h 38m
    €57–82

  4. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 19m
    €53–144

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Hague to Doverbus bus N824
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 53m
    €45–116

Leiden Centraal to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Leiden Centraal, Netherlands and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 57m.

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