There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Dronten by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 via Rotterdam
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 1m€89–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Utrecht Central Stationbus N800 / ...
7h 43m€35–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
7h 33m€39–72Drive 396.4 km
- Drive from Calais to Drontencar 396.4 km
4h 11m€71–103Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 55m€58–149
Calais to Dronten by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dronten is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Dronten is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dronten. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dronten via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Lelystad Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Calais and Dronten is 482 km. The road distance is 396.4 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Dronten without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 7h 1m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Calais to Dronten, including transfers.
Calais to Dronten train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Dronten is to train via Rotterdam which takes 7h 1m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.
Calais to Dronten train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Dronten is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Dronten.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Dronten, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dronten via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Lelystad Centrum in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Dronten, Meerpaal via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Utrecht Central Station, Utrecht Centraal, Amersfoort Centraal, Harderwijk, and Harderwijk, Station in around 7h 43m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Utrecht Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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