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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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 49m
    €78–154

  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 44m
    €39–82

  3. Drive 314.5 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar car 314.5 km
    3h 36m
    €56–81

  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
    5h 45m
    €53–139

  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
    €40–105

Leiden to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 49m.

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