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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bonn is to train and bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Bonn is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Calais to Bonn?

The distance between Calais and Bonn is 459 km. The road distance is 425.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Bonn without a car is to train and line 16 subway which takes 6h 20m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Calais to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Bonn train from?

Calais to Bonn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Bonn train arrive?

Calais to Bonn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bonn is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Bonn.

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

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 496+ hotels available in Bonn.

Calais to Bonn - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Bonn by train, subway, bus, 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, line 16 subway
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the subway from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbfsubway 16 / ...
6h 20m
€80–224
Train, bus via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
8h 27m
€40–90
Drive 425.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Bonncar 425.7 km
4h 11m
€65–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Bonn UN Campusbus N280
8h 56m
€42–88

Calais to Bonn by train, foot, and subway

80Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Calais to Bonn. However, you can take the train to Lille Flandres, walk to Lille Europe, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Koeln Hbf, walk to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, then take the line 16 subway to Bonn Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Bonn Beethovenhalle und SWB via Calais Frethun, Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Lille, and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 in around 8h 27m.

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