Rotterdam to Calais Trains

Rotterdam to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Calais takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration: 346 km
Distance: €114
Average price: 4 times a day
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best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

5h 5m

€96–153

Rotterdam to Calais train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:58 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:58 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 58m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 3:55 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 7:54 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 5m.

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