There are 4 ways to get from Almelo to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Almelo to Rotterdam Centraal
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 18m€107–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Enschede to LilleN367
- Take the bus from Lille to CalaisN280
10h 15m€36–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Almelo to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to CalaisN814 / ...
7h 31m€53–64Drive 444 km
- Drive from Almelo to Calais444 km
4h 43m€79–114
Almelo to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Almelo to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Almelo to Calais. However, there are services departing from Almelo, Centrumplein and arriving at Calais via Hengelo, Centraal Station, Enschede and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Calais. However, there are services departing from Almelo and arriving at Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Almelo and Calais is 523 km. The road distance is 444 km.
The best way to get from Almelo to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Almelo to Calais, including transfers.
Almelo to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Enschede station.
Almelo to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almelo station.
The best way to get from Almelo to Calais is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Almelo, Netherlands and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Almelo to Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almelo, Centrumplein to Calais via Hengelo, Centraal Station, Enschede, Centraal Station, Enschede, and Lille in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Almelo to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €40–60
- Comfort
- €45–65
- Premium
- €65–90
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Enschede to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Almelo to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Almelo to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almelo to Calais is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Almelo to Calais.
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