There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Enschede by bus, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station814
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Enschede
7h 21m€61–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to EnschedeN81
7h 55m€38–74Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Take the train from Gouda to Enschede
7h 23m€128–281Drive 447.4 km
- Drive from Calais to Enschede447.4 km
5h 4m€80–116
Calais to Enschede by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Enschede is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Enschede is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Enschede via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Enschede via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Calais and Enschede is 502 km. The road distance is 447.4 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Enschede without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Calais to Enschede, including transfers.
Calais to Enschede bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Enschede 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 Enschede is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Enschede, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Enschede via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Enschede via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 7h 55m.
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Gouda to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–90
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- 1st Class
- €55–90
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
- €23
- 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
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- 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
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Enschede bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Calais to Enschede train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Enschede is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Calais to Enschede.
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