There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- 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 Frethuntrain Ter
5h 42m€89–155Bus, train via Calais Frethun
cheapest- Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 48m€34–58Drive 327.3 km
- Drive from Utrecht to Calaiscar 327.3 km
3h 26m€61–87Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 49m€55–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Lillebus N800
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 38m€43–67
Utrecht to Calais by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Calais is to bus and train via Calais Frethun which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Calais. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Utrecht and Calais is 407 km. The road distance is 327.3 km.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Utrecht to Calais, including transfers.
Utrecht to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Calais is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Utrecht to Calais.
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What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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