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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Calais is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meppel to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Meppel and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Meppel and arriving at Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Meppel to Calais?

The distance between Meppel and Calais is 495 km. The road distance is 437.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Meppel to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Meppel to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meppel to Calais train from?

Meppel to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Meppel station.

Train or bus from Meppel to Calais?

The best way to get from Meppel to Calais is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Meppel to Calais train arrive?

Meppel to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Meppel to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Calais is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Meppel to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Meppel to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Meppel to Calais by train, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Meppel to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Calaisbus N824
7h 49m
€54–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calaisbus N824 / ...
9h 58m
€50–82
Train
1. Take the train from Meppel to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 4m
€96–194
Drive 437.8 km
1. Drive from Meppel to Calaiscar 437.8 km
4h 35m
€78–112

Meppel to Calais by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.1 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Meppel to Calais Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meppel to Calais via Heerenveen, Heerenveen, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 9h 58m.

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