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Calais to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Essen takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Essen. 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 13m
Duration
511 km
Distance
€155
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Aachen

best
  1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
5h 56m
€96–284

Calais to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Calais and Essen. 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 Essen at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Calais to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 510.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 56m.

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