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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dokkum is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dokkum is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Dokkum?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Dokkum. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Dokkum, Watertoren via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Calais to Dokkum?

The distance between Calais and Dokkum is 589 km. The road distance is 507.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dokkum without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 50m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Calais to Dokkum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Dokkum bus from?

Calais to Dokkum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Train or bus from Calais to Dokkum?

The best way to get from Calais to Dokkum is to train which takes 9h and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Alkmaar, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Calais to Dokkum bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Dokkum?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Dokkum is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Calais to Dokkum.

Where can I stay near Dokkum?

There are 763+ hotels available in Dokkum.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Dokkum by bus, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to The HagueN824
2. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to LeeuwardenIntercity
8h 50m
€66–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to DrachtenN44 / ...
9h 56m
€46–71
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
9h
€125–308
Drive 507.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Dokkum507.2 km
5h 24m
€90–130
Bus via Alkmaar
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation350
9h 22m
€58–89

Calais to Dokkum by bus and train

8Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.3 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dokkum, Sionsberg via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Schiphol Airport, Leeuwarden, Feanwâlden, and Feanwâlden, Station in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Dokkum, Watertoren via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Station, and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 9h 22m.

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