Frechen to Calais trains

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The average train between Frechen and Calais takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Frechen 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.

8h 4m
Duration: 439 km
Distance: €143
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

6h 18m

€120–212

Frechen to Calais train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Frechen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frechen is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:05 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:15 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:15 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:05 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
6:25 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:55 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 5:54 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
4:05 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:55 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 3:55 PM
6h • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:54 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Frechen to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Frechen to Calais.

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Distance: 438.8 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Köln Weiden West to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 18m.

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