The average train between Essen and Calais takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. 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 11:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 2:24 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 4m. 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 8h 4m.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Essen to Calais train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Calais is 363.5 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 4m.
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