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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dorsten is to train and bus via Brussels which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dorsten is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Calais to Dorsten?

The distance between Calais and Dorsten is 539 km. The road distance is 415.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dorsten without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Calais to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Dorsten train from?

Calais to Dorsten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Dorsten train arrive?

Calais to Dorsten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Dorsten is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Calais to Dorsten.

Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 1416+ hotels available in Dorsten.

Calais to Dorsten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Dorsten by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
6h 15m
€123–237
Train, bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
9h 20m
€44–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 17m
€50–97
Drive 415.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Dorstencar 415.5 km
4h 9m
€64–93

Calais to Dorsten by train

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Distance: 538.9 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorsten Bf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Essen Hbf in around 6h 15m.

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