What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Clais?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Clais is to car ferry and drive which costs €60 - €85 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Clais?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Clais is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €60 - €85.

How far is it from Dover to Clais?

The distance between Dover and Clais is 219 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Clais without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Clais without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Clais?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Dover to Clais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dover and Clais?

Clais is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:03 PM in Dover and 7:03 PM in Clais.

Where can I stay near Clais?

There are 464+ hotels available in Clais.

Dover to Clais - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Clais by ferry, train, car train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Dover to Calaisferry
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Abbevilletrain Ter
6h 40m
€109–168
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Claiscar
3h 12m
€61–82
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
9h 57m
€135–193
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Claiscar
2h 19m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 219.2 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Clais, France?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Clais. However, you can take the ferry to Calais, walk to Calais Ville, take the train to Abbeville, walk to ABBEVILLE - Gare SNCF, take the line 703 bus to GAMACHES - Collège Louis Jouvet, then take the taxi to Clais. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Clais via Ashford International, Eastbourne, Gildredge Road, South Way, Port of Newhaven, and Dieppe in around 9h 57m.

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