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Compare train, flight, and bus for Amsterdam to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $99.
A bus is $381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.54. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Calais
How to get from Amsterdam to Calais by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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K71 (844825)8:48 AM8h42Amsterdam Centraal5:30 PMCalais Ville$1201One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 8231+9830+9524+K71 (844825)8:48 AM8h42Amsterdam Centraal5:30 PMCalais Ville$1201One-way3 transfers
Fastest
KL10571:45 PM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:35 PMNorwich International Airport$10231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8231+9524+9874+K71 (844825)8:48 AM8h42Amsterdam Centraal5:30 PMCalais Ville$1201One-way3 transfers
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844405+9524+98748:48 AM8h36Amsterdam Centraal5:24 PMCalais - Fréthun$1211One-way3 transfers - 8235+9528+K71 (844825)+98749:48 AM7h42Amsterdam Centraal5:30 PMCalais Ville$1391One-way3 transfers
- KL10559:20 AM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:10 AMNorwich International Airport$10231One-way0 transfers
- KL106310:40 PM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:30 PMNorwich International Airport$10231One-way0 transfers
- KL10595:00 PM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol4:50 PMNorwich International Airport$10231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $99.
A bus is $381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Calais as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Calais Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, GVB, FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, Eurostar to go to Calais by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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