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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bonn is to bus via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 21m.

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 bus between Calais and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 26m.

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 tram which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Calais to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Bonn bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Calais to Bonn?

The best way to get from Calais to Bonn is to bus via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 which takes 7h 21m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Calais to Bonn bus arrive?

Calais to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Bonn?

Book your Calais to Bonn bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bonn?

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Calais to Bonn - 5 ways to travel via train, line 16 tram, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Bonn by train, tram, 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 tram
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 tram from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbftram 16
6h 26m
€66–188
Bus via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
7h 21m
€35–50
Drive 425.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Bonncar 425.7 km
4h 11m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Bonn Hbftrain 79
6h 56m
€52–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Bonn UN Campusbus N280
8h 5m
€35–55

Calais to Bonn by train, foot, and tram

79Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 458.9 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Bonn Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, Tournai, Bruxelles-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 56m.

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