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How to get from Dover to Calais?

Planning to travel to Dover from Calais and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Dover to Calais, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Dover and Calais, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Eurolines, FlixBus, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Dover to Calais, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Dover Calais trip.

For your trip from Dover to Calais, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Dover to Calais

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Dover to Calais, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Carpooling Dover Calais

Carpooling from Dover to Calais is perfect if you want to travel to Calais in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Dover or Calais.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Dover to Calais transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Dover Calais Travel Information

Departure city
Dover
United Kingdom
England
Destination city
Calais
France
Nord-Pas de Calais
Distance
26 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus, ferry and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Dover to Calais easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Dover to Calais easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Dover and Calais that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Eurolines, FlixBus, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Dover and Calais with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Dover and Calais

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Dover to Calais?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Dover and Calais, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
On-board services Modern buses that travel between Dover and Calais are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and toilets.
Comfort Dover-Calais buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Travel time Buses from Dover to Calais are mostly much slower than trains to Calais to cover the 26 mi distance of the trip.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Dover to Calais?
Flexible Carpooling from Dover to Calais is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Dover to Calais.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.
Comfort You have to share the space of the car with the other passengers during the whole trip between Dover and Calais.

Where to start from in Dover? Where do I arrive in Calais?

Dover Departure Bus Stations

Dover - Eurolines Coach Check-in
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Dover Ferry Port
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Calais arrival bus stations

Calais terminal Ferry
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Bus Dover Calais

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Dover-Calais varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Dover-Calais bus prices on Vivanoda.

The frequency of departures to Dover from Calais varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Calais, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Buses between Dover and Calais usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Dover-Calais bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Bus companies Dover Calais

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FlixBus
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Carpool Dover Calais

The number of seats available in a carpool from Dover to Calais depends on the driver and the type of vehicle being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Dover to Calais depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Dover-Calais, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

Carpool drivers often have restrictions on large luggage due to the limited space in the vehicle. It is therefore recommended that you contact the driver prior to your Dover Calais trip to discuss these issues.

Carpooling platform Dover Calais

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