DFDS Seaways offers 11 daily trips from Dover to Calais. Though the average price for this trip is CLP 154 957, you can find tickets starting at CLP 140 205. 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 CLP 111 773 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 CLP 44 874 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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much does a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais cost?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start from CLP 44 874. The average price for this ferry route is around CLP 160 570. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for 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 operate the Dover to Calais route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 20 ferries available per 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 from Dover to Calais departs 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 prices for ferries
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
17/07
CLP 157 114
18/07
CLP 170 184
Today
CLP 43 671
20/07
CLP 152 626
21/07
CLP 148 139
22/07
CLP 106 369
23/07
CLP 148 139
24/07
CLP 158 240
The cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 19 Jul 2026 with a price of CLP 43 671
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Dover to Calais, as early as possible.
Based on the last 2 days, you can expect to pay between CLP 43 671 and CLP 296 841 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at CLP 106 369 on 2026-07-22.
The cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 19 Jul 2026 with a price of CLP 43 671