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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Calais via Groningen central station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Assen to Calais?

The distance between Assen and Calais is 587 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Assen to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Calais bus from?

Assen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Calais?

The best way to get from Assen to Calais is to train which takes 8h and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Assen to Calais bus arrive?

Assen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Assen to Calais train arrive?

Assen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Assen to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Calais is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Assen to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Calais.

Assen to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Calais by train (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
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h
€102–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calaisbus N824 / ...
10h 30m
€41–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Assen to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Calaisbus N824
8h 12m
€55–151
Drive 485.9 km
1. Drive from Assen to Calaiscar 485.9 km
5h 10m
€87–125

Assen to Calais by train and foot

72Weekly Services

8hAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.5 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Assen to Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Calais via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 10h 30m.

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