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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 $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $596 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $57 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $86 (€86).
A bus is $568 (€568) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $596 (€596).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
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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84482+
197148:04 AM5h27Amsterdam Zuid1:31 PMCalais Ville$851One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
9520+
84482+
197148:04 AM5h27Amsterdam Zuid1:31 PMCalais Ville$851One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL10571:45 PM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:35 PMNorwich International Airport$7141One-way0 transfers
Other options
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84482+
1971610:04 AM5h27Amsterdam Zuid3:31 PMCalais Ville$991One-way2 transfers
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75776:10 AM12h33Amsterdam Centraal6:43 PMCalais - Fréthun$1211One-way1 transfer
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75696:10 AM8h02Amsterdam Centraal2:12 PMCalais - Fréthun$1241One-way1 transfer
KL106310:40 PM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:30 PMNorwich International Airport$7141One-way0 transfers
KL10559:15 AM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:05 AMNorwich International Airport$8231One-way0 transfers
KL10595:00 PM0h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol4:50 PMNorwich International Airport$13051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A bus is $57 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $86 (€86).
A bus is $568 (€568) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average $596 (€596).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- 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.
- 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 Eurocity Direct, Intercity, TER | SNCF, Eurostar to go to Calais by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Calais by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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