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How to get fromBonn to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 24m
    €124–225

  2. Bus, train via Cologne Airport CGN

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 28m
    €44–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lillebus bus N280
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 38m
    €53–81

  4. Drive  427.3 km

    1. Drive from Bonn to Calaiscar car 427.3 km
    4h 5m
    €69–99

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbftram tram 16 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 47m
    €78–210

Bonn to Calais by train and foot

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 24m.

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