There are 5 ways to get from Assen 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 Assen to Schiphol Airport
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport 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 44m€112–282Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN1386 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to CalaisN814 / ...
10h 14m€45–79Train, bus via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Assen to GoudaIntercity
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to CalaisN814 / ...
7h 49m€61–144Drive 485.8 km
- Drive from Assen to Calais485.8 km
5h 9m€87–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to CalaisN814 / ...
8h 36m€61–141
Assen to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €130.
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 14m.
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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Assen and Calais is 592 km. The road distance is 485.8 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Assen to Calais, including transfers.
Assen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Assen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Calais is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 14m.
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 / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Calais via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–100
Train from Assen to Gouda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €60–110
Train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €40–44
Train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- 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
- €22–24
- 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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Assen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Assen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Calais is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Assen to Calais.
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