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How to get fromCalais to Bonnby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    5h 14m
    €75–262

  2. Train, bus via Cologne - Airport Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 8m
    €47–82

  3. Drive  425.7 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Bonncar car 425.7 km
    4h 12m
    €78–113

  4. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the tram from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbftram tram 16 / ...
    5h 36m
    €76–248

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Bonn UN Campusbus bus N280
    8h 54m
    €57–87

Calais to Bonn by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bonn Hbf via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 14m.

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