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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Makkum is to bus via Heerenveen which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Makkum is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Makkum?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Makkum. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Calais to Makkum?

The distance between Calais and Makkum is 502 km. The road distance is 452 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Makkum without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Calais to Makkum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Makkum bus from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Makkum?

The best way to get from Calais to Makkum is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €300 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Calais to Makkum bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Makkum?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Makkum is 452 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Calais to Makkum.

Where can I stay near Makkum?

There are 699+ hotels available in Makkum.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk350
8h 40m
€50–78
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 31m
€133–298
Drive 452 km
1. Drive from Calais to Makkum452 km
5h 10m
€81–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station814
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk350
9h 22m
€59–77
Bus via Heerenveen
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen075
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan390
9h 58m
€50–71

Calais to Makkum by bus and train

117Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.2 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Calais to Makkum, Sporthal via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Station, and Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Schiphol Airport, Leeuwarden, Sneek, and Sneek, Busstation in around 9h 31m.

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