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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Calais via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Leiden to Calais?

The distance between Leiden and Calais is 390 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Leiden to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Calais bus from?

Leiden to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Calais train from?

Leiden to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Calais?

The best way to get from Leiden to Calais is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Leiden to Calais bus arrive?

Leiden to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Leiden to Calais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Calais is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Leiden to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Calais?

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Leiden to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Leiden to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 Villetrain Tgv
4h 55m
€88–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Calaisbus N824
6h 40m
€32–50
Drive 314.4 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar 314.4 km
3h 36m
€57–81

Leiden to Calais by train

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Distance: 389.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Leiden, 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 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Calais once a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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