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Calais to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Essen takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. 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.

6h 43m
Duration
511 km
Distance
€168
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  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 Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
6h 10m
€95–276

Calais to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h 43m. 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: 6h 43m

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 Köln Hbf in around 6h 10m.

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