How to travel from Amsterdam to Calais

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Travel Information from Amsterdam to Calais

distanceDistance162 miles (262 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$18 - $240
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 6 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $240 (€208) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or KLM Cityhopper

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 162 miles (262 km) between Amsterdam and Calais. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus or KLM Cityhopper among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Amsterdam to Calais.

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from Amsterdam to Calais

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
01:45PM13h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:50AMCalais
$531One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
01:45PM13h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:50AMCalais
$531One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
KLM Cityhopper
09:10AM0h50
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
09:00AMNorwich International Airport (NWI)
$11941One-way
0 transfers
Other options
KLM Cityhopper
10:40PM0h50
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
10:30PMNorwich International Airport (NWI)
$11941One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Amsterdam to Calais on Eurostar and BlaBlaCar Bus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains from Amsterdam to Calais. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Calais

      FAQs: 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 travel options from Amsterdam to Calais: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is a bus with an average price of $18 (€16).

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

      Taking a bus costs $221 (€192) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $240 (€208) for the same trip.

      Taking a bus costs $120 (€104) less than taking a train, which costs on average $138 (€120) for the same trip.

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

      Other travel options to Calais take longer:

      Getting to Calais by bus takes 6 h 45 min on average.

      Getting to Calais by train takes 6 h 39 min on average.

      The distance from Amsterdam to Calais is approximately 162 miles (262 km).

      The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Calais is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • 1 train a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Amsterdam and Calais as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Calais:

      • Buses most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Calais at Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.

      The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Calais:

      • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus to go to Calais by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Amsterdam to Calais tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
      • Travel with KLM Cityhopper for flights to Calais. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Cityhopper Amsterdam to Calais tickets on Omio for $234 (€203).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Calais with the following travel companies:

      • Direct services by bus with.
      • Take a direct flight with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Calais as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Calais.

      Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Dover, Lille or Brussels. 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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