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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Calais to Rotterdam?

The distance between Calais and Rotterdam is 304 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €24 - €35.

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

The bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Calais to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Rotterdam train from?

Calais to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Calais to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Calais to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Calais to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Calais to Rotterdam train arrive?

Calais to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rotterdam is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Calais to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Rotterdam?

Book your Calais to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Rotterdam?

Book your Calais to Rotterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Calais to Rotterdam - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Rotterdam by bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
4h 20m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 38m
€72–197
Drive 278.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar 278.9 km
3h 12m
€50–72

Calais to Rotterdam by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 20mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 303.7 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 38m.

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