There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Calais by train (TGV), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 17m€102–325Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calaisbus N824 / ...
9h€40–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the bus from The Hague to Calaisbus N824
8h 27m€65–171Drive 510.5 km
- Drive from Groningen to Calaiscar 510.5 km
5h 24m€90–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
12h 29m€45–63
Groningen to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Calais via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Groningen and Calais is 614 km. The road distance is 510.5 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €100 - €330.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Groningen to Calais, including transfers.
Groningen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Calais is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Groningen to Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Calais via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 9h.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–120
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- 1st Class
- €80–140
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- 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
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from The Hague to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Groningen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Groningen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Calais is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Groningen to Calais.
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