The average train between Calais and Dorsten takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Calais and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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16h 28m • 5 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Dorsten station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Calais to Dorsten train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Dorsten train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Calais and Dorsten is 363.7 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorsten Bf via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 6h 36m.