What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Calais. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Bonn to Calais?

The distance between Bonn and Calais is 465 km. The road distance is 427.3 km.

How do I travel from Bonn to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Calais without a car is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 6h 28m and costs €80 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Calais?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bonn to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Calais bus from?

Bonn to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Calais train from?

Bonn to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Calais?

The best way to get from Bonn to Calais is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 6h 28m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Bonn to Calais bus arrive?

Bonn to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Bonn to Calais train arrive?

Bonn to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Calais is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Bonn to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to Calais?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Bonn to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Cologne Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 28m
€83–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Calaisbus N280
8h 35m
€30–60
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 20m
€61–177
Drive 427.3 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Calaiscar 427.3 km
4h 6m
€67–96
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn-Beuel to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 46m
€96–184

Bonn to Calais by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 464.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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