The average train between Essen and Calais takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essen to Calais. 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 6 times a week between Essen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Calais station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Essen to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Essen and Calais is 363.5 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 47m.
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