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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Calais is to bus and train which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h 59m.

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 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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Assen to Calais?

The distance between Assen and Calais is 592 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 7h 56m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Assen to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Calais train from?

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

Where does the Assen to Calais train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Assen to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 343+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Assen to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport 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 Villetrain Tgv
7h 56m
€117–218
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 59m
€55–117
Drive 485.9 km
1. Drive from Assen to Calaiscar 485.9 km
5h 10m
€85–123
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 36m
€78–188
Train via Lelystad
1. Take the train from Assen to Lelystad Centrumtrain
2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 42m
€81–182

Assen to Calais by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 592.2 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 56m.

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