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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £497.
Distance: 262 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £497 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Calais, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A train is £440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average £497.
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 5h 31m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Calais from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Calais is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Calais are Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dover, Dunkirk and Lille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Calais on Omio.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a Channel port known for its maritime heritage, walled old town and Nausicaá aquarium. The city mixes medieval streets, a working fishing harbour and a broad seafront with a direct, everyday character.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Dunkirk is a northern French port city best known for the 1940 evacuation in the Second World War. It pairs a broad seafront and working harbour with Flemish character, maritime history and a strong carnival tradition.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Travel to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Calais.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Calais:
A train is £440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Calais costing on average £497.
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Calais as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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