There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Enschede by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 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 Gouda to Enschedetrain
7h 31m€104–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Enschedebus N81
7h 55m€35–64Drive 446.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Enschedecar 446.1 km
5h 7m€78–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 814
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
- Take the train from Hilversum to Hengelotrain Ice
8h 8m€63–125Train via Deventer
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Deventertrain
- Take the train from Deventer to Enschedetrain
8h 45m€89–160
Calais to Enschede by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Enschede is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Enschede is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €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 Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Calais and Enschede is 541 km. The road distance is 446.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Enschede without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €100 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 31m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 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, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Enschede via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 7h 55m.
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
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- 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
- €15–30
- 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
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
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
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Hilversum to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €21–35
- 1st Class
- €40–70
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Breda to Deventer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Deventer to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–15
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–16
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- 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 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Calais to Enschede.
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