The average train between Essen and Calais takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Essen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:41 AM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 14h 18m. 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Calais Ville station.
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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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 6h 15m.
