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How to get fromLeiden 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 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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 27m
    €86–151

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hague to Lillebus bus N1325 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 48m
    €40–72

  3. Drive  314.5 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar car 314.5 km
    3h 36m
    €57–83

  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 41m
    €52–139

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Hague to Doverbus bus N824
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 46m
    €64–145

Leiden to Calais by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 27m.

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