There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Lelystad by bus, train, train (TGV, 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- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
6h 7m€51–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 817
- Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buitenbus 330
7h 43m€40–64Train via Rotterdam
- 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
6h 28m€98–217Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Lelystadcar 385.8 km
4h 7m€68–98Train
- 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 22m€69–137
Calais to Lelystad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lelystad is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Lelystad is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Calais and Lelystad is 419 km. The road distance is 385.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Lelystad without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 7m and costs €50 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Calais to Lelystad, including transfers.
Calais to Lelystad 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 Lelystad is to train via Rotterdam which takes 6h 28m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 43m.
Calais to Lelystad train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lelystad is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Calais to Lelystad.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Lelystad, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lelystad Centrum via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Lelystad Centrum via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, and Almere Buiten in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–30
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
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
- +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
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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 Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 85 208 0290
- Website
- allgobus.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buiten
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.allgobus.nl/en-gb/
- Schedules at
- https://reizen.keolis.nl/en/allgo/lijnen
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