Calais to Dorsten Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Dorsten takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Dorsten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 7m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €163
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

6h 39m

€80–290

Calais to Dorsten train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Calais and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

11:29 AM → 7:33 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:29 AM → 7:33 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 4 changes
8:29 PM → 10:33 AM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:29 AM → 7:33 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 33m • 4 changes
5:29 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
12h 32m • 4 changes
8:29 PM → 10:33 AM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:29 AM → 7:33 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 11:01 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
5:29 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
7h 32m • 4 changes
8:29 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:06 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 25m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
2:04 PM → 8:33 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:04 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
2:04 PM → 9:01 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Dorsten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Calais, France and Dorsten, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorsten Bf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 6h 39m.

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