What is the cheapest way to get from America to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from America to Calais is to bus and train which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from America to Calais?

The fastest way to get from America to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between America and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from America to Calais. However, there are services departing from Horst-Sevenum and arriving at Calais Ville via Eindhoven Centraal, Breda, Anvers-Central and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from America to Calais?

The distance between America and Calais is 396 km. The road distance is 327.1 km.

How do I travel from America to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from America to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €75 - €140.

How long does it take to get from America to Calais?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from America to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the America to Calais train from?

America to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven Centraal station.

Where does the America to Calais train arrive?

America to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from America to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between America to Calais is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from America to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Calais.

America to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from America to Calais by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 51m
€77–132
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Lillebus 822 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
8h 2m
€56–92
Drive 327.1 km
1. Drive from America to Calaiscar 327.1 km
3h 21m
€60–87
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 55m
€117–199
Train via Turnhout
1. Take the train from Turnhout to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 45m
€83–129

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Distance: 396.1 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from America to Calais Ville via Horst-Sevenum, Eindhoven Centraal, Breda, Anvers-Central, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 51m.

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