How to travel from Amsterdam to Calais

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $247.

Distance: 162 miles (262 km)

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Driving

$105

Average price

$35

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Cheapest

$733

Average price

$84

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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30m

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6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

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50m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Eurocity Direct

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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KLM Cityhopper

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $698 (€568) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $733 (€596).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

Bus takes on average 6h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Calais including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Calais among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Calais

How to get from Amsterdam to Calais by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • KLM
    8:20 PM0h50
    Amsterdam
    9:10 PMCalais
    $6971One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • KLM
    8:20 PM0h50
    Amsterdam
    9:10 PMCalais
    $6971One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM
    8:20 PM0h50
    Amsterdam
    9:10 PMCalais
    $6971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • KLM
    7:20 AM0h50
    Amsterdam
    8:10 AMCalais
    $10531One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM
    8:40 PM0h50
    Amsterdam
    9:30 PMCalais
    $10531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Calais

Travel to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Calais.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Calais including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $698 (€568) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $733 (€596).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

Bus takes on average 6h 18m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Calais is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Calais is:
  • 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Calais:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Calais, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Calais by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, GVB, FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
  • Travel with Eurocity Direct, Intercity, TER | SNCF, Eurostar to go to Calais by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Calais with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dover, Paris, Lille, Folkestone. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calais and these popular destinations at a great price.

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