There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
3h 59m€86–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Calaisbus N814
4h 45m€26–45Drive 281.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Portcar 281.9 km
3h 11m€51–73
Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Calais. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Calais Ferry Port is 351 km. The road distance is 281.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Calais Ferry Port, France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Calais 6 times a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Rotterdam to Calais Ferry Port.
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