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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 train, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $674.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $674 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Calais, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A train is $597 (€500) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $674 (€564).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€65) compared to roughly $83 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 5h 31m 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.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:00 PM0h50Amsterdam3:50 PMCalais$2411One-way0 transfers
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- 3:00 PM0h50Amsterdam3:50 PMCalais$2411One-way0 transfers
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- 3:00 PM0h50Amsterdam3:50 PMCalais$2411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:40 PM0h50Amsterdam9:30 PMCalais$2531One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 PM0h50Amsterdam9:10 PMCalais$9831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A train is $597 (€500) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $674 (€564).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Calais Ville.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Calais by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, TGV, SNCB to go to Calais by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
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