Ferry Dover → Calais 🇬🇧🇫🇷
The Dover – Calais ferry is Europe's busiest sea crossing: up to 20 departures a day with DFDS and Irish Ferries, and around 1 h 30 at sea between the White Cliffs and the Côte d'Opale. It is the classic way to drive to France — from €118 for a car with two passengers. Note that operators no longer accept foot passengers on this route, so a vehicle is required. Fast check-in, panoramic lounges and onboard shopping — compare every DFDS and Irish Ferries departure and book your Dover – Calais ticket at the official fare on VoilaFerry.
The Dover → Calais ferry route links United Kingdom and France. It is operated by DFDS, Irish Ferries, with a crossing time of around 1 h 30 (up to 20 sailings a day). Fares start from €118 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
- DFDS
- Irish Ferries
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.