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

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

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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
    4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    6h 31m
    €82–297

  2. Drive  415.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calais to Dorstencar car 415.5 km
    4h 9m
    €76–110

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal to Weselbus bus
    10h 7m

  4. Train via Aachen

    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 Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    6h 55m
    €88–297

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    8h 20m
    €159–261

Calais to Dorsten by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorsten Bf via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 6h 31m.

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