Our travel advice
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Leave at 06:10 and travel via Paris: 7h12 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
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All trains from Amsterdam to Calais
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Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 9 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Paris, Lille and Calais.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 06:10 train: in 97% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 ★ | 13:22 | 7h12 | Paris | 97% | Reliable |
| 06:40 | 11:34 | 4h54 | Lille, Calais | – | |
| 07:10 | 13:43 | 6h33 | Paris, Dunkerque | – | |
| 08:10 | 15:23 | 7h13 | Paris, Hazebrouck | – | |
| 10:40 | 17:12 | 6h32 | Lille, Dunkerque | – | |
| 11:10 | 19:33 | 8h23 | Paris | 97% | Reliable |
| 15:10 | 22:22 | 7h12 | Paris | 97% | Reliable |
| 15:10 | 21:31 | 6h21 | Paris, Hazebrouck | – | |
| 16:40 | 22:22 | 5h42 | Lille, Boulogne | – | |
| 06:40 | 12:24 | 5h44 | Lille, Boulogne | – | |
| 08:10 | 14:48 | 6h38 | Paris, Calais | – | |
| 09:10 | 15:55 | 6h45 | Paris, Lille | – |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 06:10 and covers about 775 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 6h20 on the train plus 52 minutes changing trains, averaging 122 km/h.
- 06:10
09:37EST 9310 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Paris-Nord3h27 · ± 516 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands, Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Paris-Nord: 52 minutes. Measured: this connection was made on 97% of 79 trips (at least 8 minutes to change, cancellations count as missed).
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 10:29
13:22K16 · SNCF
Paris Gare du Nord → Calais Ville2h53 · ± 259 km · 8 intermediate stops · through France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:10 (1h00 after departure), on the EST 9310.
- Border Belgium → France: around 08:15 (2h05 after departure), on the EST 9310.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 13:22 | 7h12 | 1 | Paris | RecommendedFewest changes |
| 06:40 | 11:34 | 4h54 | 2 | Lille, Calais | Fastest |
| 07:10 | 13:43 | 6h33 | 2 | Paris, Dunkerque | |
| 08:10 | 15:23 | 7h13 | 2 | Paris, Hazebrouck | |
| 10:40 | 17:12 | 6h32 | 2 | Lille, Dunkerque | |
| 11:10 | 19:33 | 8h23 | 1 | Paris | |
| 15:10 | 22:22 | 7h12 | 1 | Paris | |
| 15:10 | 21:31 | 6h21 | 2 | Paris, Hazebrouck | |
| 16:40 | 22:22 | 5h42 | 2 | Lille, Boulogne | |
| 06:40 | 12:24 | 5h44 | 2 | Lille, Boulogne | |
| 08:10 | 14:48 | 6h38 | 2 | Paris, Calais | |
| 09:10 | 15:55 | 6h45 | 2 | Paris, Lille |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Calais?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 79 trips of the EST 9310, arriving in Paris-Nord, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Calais?
Take the 06:10 train: in 97% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Calais?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Calais takes 4h54. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Calais?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Paris or Lille.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Calais?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Calais?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
How punctual is the train to Calais?
The EST 9310 arrived on time in Paris-Nord on 95% of trips, with an average delay of 1 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Calais pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Calais?
By rail it is about 775 km; as the crow flies 263 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Calais?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:10 (1h00 after departure), on the EST 9310. Border Belgium → France: around 08:15 (2h05 after departure), on the EST 9310.
