How to travel from Calais to Rotterdam

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Travel Information between Calais and Rotterdam

distanceDistance131 miles (211 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$18 - $37
fastestFastest modeBus • $37 (€32) • 12 h 27 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus

Travel 131 miles (211 km) by bus, flight or train between Calais and Rotterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Calais to Rotterdam.

FAQs: Travel from Calais to Rotterdam

FAQs: Travel to Rotterdam 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 Calais to Rotterdam.
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International travel from Calais, France to Rotterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Netherlands if coming from France?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Rotterdam if traveling from Calais?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Netherlands must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 5/17/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Calais and Rotterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Calais, France from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Calais from Rotterdam restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Calais from Rotterdam?

Conditions of reentry into France:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Calais, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 5/25/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Calais from Rotterdam closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel between Calais and Rotterdam. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:

A train is generally $18 (€16) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $37 (€32) from Calais to Rotterdam.

A train is $16 (€14) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Calais to Rotterdam costing on average $35 (€30).

You should expect to travel around 131 miles (211 km) between Calais and Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Calais to Rotterdam is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Calais to Rotterdam:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Calais, Terminal Ferry to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
  • Most travelers take a train from Calais Ville to Rotterdam Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Calais to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Rotterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Calais to Rotterdam for $37 (€32) on Omio.
Your trip from Calais to Rotterdam doesn't have to end in Rotterdam. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris. If you’d like to add Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris to your Calais to Rotterdam tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Rotterdam today!

When planning your trip from Calais to Rotterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $37 (€32) one way.
  • Plane tickets cost $35 (€30) one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost $18 (€16) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Calais to Rotterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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