DFDS Seaways offers 11 daily trips from Dover to Calais. Though the average price for this trip is DKK 1,087, you can find tickets starting at DKK 984. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
A good way to travel this route is with Irish Ferries. The company offers 9 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at DKK 784 and the shortest trip taking about 1 hour 30 minutes. Irish Ferries gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
A good way to travel this route is with P&O Ferries. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at DKK 315 and the shortest trip taking about 1 hour 30 minutes. P&O Ferries gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dover to Calais by ferry
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the ferry ticket from Dover to Calais?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start from DKK 315. The average price for this ferry route is around DKK 1,126. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance to have a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?
The average ferry journey time from Dover to Calais is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 42 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Irish Ferries.
Which ferry companies serve the Dover to Calais route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate this route, with 20 ferries a day, including services from DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Dover to Calais?
The earliest ferry departs from Dover for Calais at 00:15. And the latest ferry departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?
A ferry journey from Dover to Calais produces an estimated 9.3 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest ferry prices
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
15/07
DKK 1,421
16/07
DKK 953
Today
DKK 1,102
18/07
No data
19/07
DKK 331
20/07
DKK 1,071
21/07
DKK 1,039
22/07
DKK 1,039
The cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 19 Jul 2026 with a price of DKK 331
To save money and ensure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Dover to Calais, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between DKK 331 and DKK 2,082 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at DKK 331 which is on 2026-07-19.
Usually Irish Ferries will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 19 Jul 2026 with a price of DKK 331