There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Meppel 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 StationN814 / ...
- Take the train from Gouda to MeppelIntercity
7h 1m€56–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen075
8h 49m€49–79Train
- 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 Schiphol Airport
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Meppel
7h 19m€126–269Drive 438.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Meppel438.1 km
4h 33m€78–113
Calais to Meppel by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Meppel is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Meppel is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Meppel via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Calais and Meppel is 474 km. The road distance is 438.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Meppel without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 1m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Calais to Meppel, including transfers.
Calais to Meppel 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 Meppel is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 49m.
Calais to Meppel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Meppel is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Calais to Meppel.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Meppel, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Meppel via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Meppel via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen in around 8h 49m.
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Gouda to Meppel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–80
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €45–80
Train from Schiphol Airport to Meppel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–75
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- 1st Class
- €40–75
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
- 34 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 Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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